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Editorial 

Editorial 

Editorial 

1 Nothing Can be Achieved Without KNX 

2 The Worldwide Web Event – October 20, 2010 

4 Automation Makes Buildings More Efficient 

Adapt the demand for heating, cooling and lighting 

to day-to-day operations with KNX 

KNX Projects 

Heinz Lux, 

Director KNX Association 

6 Efficient Polytechnic 

Energy-efficient changes studied before general renovation 

7 Interworking at Headquarters 

Efficient building technology at Canon in Spain 

Nothing Can be Achieved Without KNX 

Climate protection is one of 

the most urgent but also interesting 

challenges faced by 

the international community. 

The goal of numerous international 

states is to reduce 

greenhouse gas emissions 

substantially for the long 

term. This is the vision: 

“If you want to build a ship, 

don‘t drum up the men to 

gather wood, divide the work 

and give orders. Instead, 

teach them to yearn for the 

vast and endless sea” says 

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. 

Goals remain abstract until 

they are translated into concrete 

recommendations for 

action. National programmes 

or regulations alone are not 

enough. They will only be 

successful if they bring tangible 

benefits to the operator 

or user. 

Private households, the public 

infrastructure, industry 

and trade rank amongst the 

target groups with regard to 

energy savings. Until now, 

it was thought that energy 

was primarily saved due to 

good insulation. One thing is 

certain: the planned energy 

savings cannot be achieved 

with structural measures 

alone. 

KNX will change the electrical 

installation in private 

households for the long 

term because it offers considerable 

potential for saving 

energy. The same applies 

to KNX building automation 

in industry, in which 

considerable energy savings 

are also possible. No business 

nowadays would think 

of employing standardised 

processes in manufacturing 

without using automation. 

KNX building automation 

is an additional opportunity 

to save energy together with 

factory automation, as standardised 

processes are also 

carried out in office buildings. 

This is no longer possible 

without system concepts, 

networking or indeed without 

KNX. 

The route goes from smart 

building to intelligent meters 

and smart grid. 

KNX is the system for distributing 

and using energy 

intelligently. 

We need to act today to 

safeguard the future. The 

earlier the better. 

Because: “When you plant an 

oak tree, you do not dare to 

cherish the hope of resting in 

its shade in the near future”. 

8 Insured Energy Balance 

KNX makes work areas more efficient in the Prague 

headquarters 

9 A Decision with Foresight 

Increased efficiency year after year based on KNX 

10 Intelligence in the Black Dice 

KNX supports the hotel business with many useful functions 

12 Energy Management Inside 

First “Green Building” from INTEL equipped with KNX 

13 Energy Efficiency in Building 

14 See Tool – Save energy and costs 

with modern building control 

16 Improving the energy efficiency of an apartment 

in an old building in Berlin 

Energy-efficient building of historic importance 

KNX System 

18 KNX HVAC RF made easy 

KNX Tools 

19 New ETS4 Functions, improved work procedures 

for KNX experts 

KNX Members 

22 New Members 

25 New Products 

KNX Partners 

37 National Groups 

44 KNX Trainings Centers 

46 KNX Scientific Partners 

49 KNX Userclubs / KNX Professionals 

KNX Out & About 

51 KNX at International Conferences/Fairs 

56 Imprint 

Journal 1/2011 

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Editorial 

The Worldwide Web Event – October 20, 2010 

2010 was the year of KNX! Therefore, taking the opportunity of the ETS4 launch 

and the 20th anniversary of KNX, the National Groups of KNX came up 

with the idea of their first KNX Worldwide Web Event. 

This event consisted of a National Event organized by 26 KNX 

representatives in 21 countries. 

We will be organizing another event soon and will be counting on your presence! 

All events can be found on Youtube: 

www.youtube.com/user/knxAssociation 

KNX National Group 

Austria 


Belgium 

KNX Training Centre 

DCE (Belgium) 


China 

Premises Austrian Airlines 

(Wien) 

De Nayer Instituut 

(Sint-Katelijne-Waver) 

200 participants 

DCE Training Centre 

(Assesse) 


Beijing 


KNX Member ABB 

Czech Republic 

Hotel Amarilis (Prague) 



Croatia 

HFC Grupa Zagrebačka 

(Zagreb) 



Finland 

Museum Of Aviation 

(Helsinki) 


KNX Scientific Partner 

University of Deggendorf, 

Germany 

Fachhochschule Deggendorf 

/ 50 participants 


Germany 


Greece 


Hungary 


Italy 

Novotel Frankfurt (Frankfurt 

am Main) / 80 participants 

InAccess Networks 

(Athens) 


Lurhy Ház (Budapest) 


Hotel Melià (Milano) 


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Ireland 


CNFPC Luxembourg 


Poland 


Portugal 

Davenhams Training Centre 

(Dublin) 


CNFPC (Esch-sur-Alzette) 


Villa Foksal 3/5 (Warsaw) 


Fundacao Cupertino 

de Miranda (Porto) 



ATEC, Portugal 


Russia 


Serbia 


Sweden and Norway 

ATEC Training Centre 

(Quinta Do Anjo) 


State University of 

Civil Engineering (Moscow) 


Belgrade (Serbia) 


Stockholm, Sweden 



Tekniska Byrån, 

Sweden 

Concert Hall (Växjö) 



Switzerland 

Transport Museum (Lucerne) 



Spain 

Polytecnic University 

of Madrid (Madrid) 


KNX Userclub Spain 

University of Valencia 

(Valencia) 



The Netherlands 

Roc Aventus (Apeldoorn) 



UK 

Somfy UK (Islington) 


All events 

can be found 

on Youtube: 

www.youtube.com/user/knxAssociation 


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Editorial 

Automation makes buildings more efficient 

Adapt the demand for heating, cooling and lighting 

to day-to-day operations with KNX 

In light of climate change 

and increasingly scarce resources, 

the energy-efficient 

operation of buildings is gaining 

in importance. Essential 

requirements for this are an 

energy-efficient architectural 

design, an insulated building 

exterior and modern installation 

engineering with a 

high level of efficiency. Ultimately, 

the consumption of 

energy for lighting, heating 

and cooling depends on both 

the building use and user 

behaviour. These are indefinite 

factors for determining 

the level of consumption 

which can scarcely be met 

using conventional methods. 

However, with a dynamic 

management system, the energy 

usage can be optimally 

matched to demand during 

operation. Building automation 

with KNX offers the 

best preconditions for this. It 

ensures the economical use 

of energy and thus increases 

the energy efficiency of the 

building. 

Bus devices regulate and 

control the generated heating 

and cooling capacity in 

line with demand. Lighting 

installations are operated 

more efficiently using sensors 

and timer programs. The integrated 

automation system 

spans all the trades and also 

enables links with daylight 

systems, sun protection systems, 

ventilation flaps and 

other systems whereby further 

energy-saving potentials 

can be exploited. Intelligent 

capture of consumption data 

(Smart Metering) as well as 

coupling with intelligent networks 

(Smart Grid) opens up 

new possibilities for further 

optimisation and increased 

energy efficiency both today 

and in the future. 

Persuasive savings rates 

Since the building system 

technology is available for the 

electrical installation, KNX 

functions guarantee savings 

in energy costs for artificial 

lighting, heating, air conditioning 

and ventilation systems 

as well as other loads. With 

Energy Savings with KNX 

• up to 40 % with KNX shading control 

• up to 50 % with KNX individual room control 

• up to 60 % with KNX lighting control 

• up to 60 % with KNX ventilation control 

the further development of 

the system which has already 

been in existence for 20 years, 

the open- and closed-looped 

control systems have been 

refined and thus increasingly 

better results are achieved. 

Nowadays, the savings rates 

that have been achieved in 

practice are up to 60 percent 

and more for the lighting 

while up to 50 percent is 

possible for individual room 

control as a practical study 

shows. Of course these types 

of comparisons assume 

a connection to conventional 

methods. In the case of renovations 

in which the building 

has been improved in terms 

of its energy efficiency and the 

installation engineering has 

been modernised, the control 

technology contributes to the 

efficiency gain by at least 5 to 

20 percent. 

As often occurs in practice, 

if optimisation of the energy 

consumption has only been 

carried out some time after 

the initial occupation of the 

building and after experiencing 

day-to-day operations, 

the concrete results are persuasive. 

Rapid amortisation 

In the case of at least two 

projects, direct investment 

costs for optimising the energy 

flow are amazingly low 

compared to the results. An 

amortisation was carried out 

immediately. This is linked 

to the integrated approach 

and multiple use of the sy- 

New „SciTec“ Building at Oundle School Peterborough/ 

Great Britain 

Central Control of public Lighting via KNX means/ 

Austria 

Thanks to integrated control and regulation via KNX, in this project 

the following reductions in energy consumption were possible: 

• 78 % due to use of natural ventilation 

• 50 % due to regulation of underfloor heating in 16 zones 

• 60 – 70 % due to constant light regulation and additional presence 

sensors 

• 40 – 60 % energy saved in total compared to a conventional school 

building 

The City of Salzburg reduces overall energy consumption for street 

lighting by approximately 2,5 % and hence saves 750 tons of CO 2 

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stem. Building automation 

with KNX offers all kinds of 

benefits: a flexible electrical 

installation for changes of 

use and extensions, more 

efficiency in the management 

and maintenance of the building, 

increased security for 

material assets and people, 

a higher level of comfort and 

well-being in the workplace, 

both in public and residential 

buildings. The management 

of energy savings is therefore 

only one of these. The total 

investment costs are thus 

spread across many benefits. 

Once the installations and 

functions have been integrated, 

further reductions in the 

energy consumption can often 

be achieved simply through 

programming, without the 

need for additional hardware 

and installations. 

In the projects that have been 

put forward, almost all of 

them feature possible savings 

measures with KNX which 

often simultaneously serve 

comfort, safety and economical 

operational flow. 

Switching 

off and dimming 

Saving energy means switching 

the light off when you don’t 

need it. This sounds so simple 

but it is rarely achieved 

in practice in more extensive 

buildings with large numbers 

of people coming and going. 

In office buildings, schools, 

factories, warehouses, hotels, 

car parks and many other 

buildings, artificial lighting is 

left switched on for many 

reasons. In the case of building 

automation with KNX, the 

duty cycle can for example be 

adapted to the actual lighting 

requirement with the help of 

a timer program. This measure 

alone can achieve high 

savings which can be further 

optimised depending on the 

room use and building type, 

for example through using 

daylight and automatic cutoff 

when there is sufficient 

external brightness. A further 

enhancement of the automation 

is constant lighting 

control which guarantees a 

comfortable lux value at the 

workplace through optimum 

use of daylight. 

Presence-dependent and thus 

accurate demand-based control 

systems are increasingly 

being applied – ideal for staircases, 

corridors or other 

spontaneously used areas 

of the building. Lights with 

presence detectors can also 

be operated with increased 

energy efficiency in offices, 

schools etc. They then become 

elements of the room 

automation, are integrated 

with the blinds, room temperature 

control and ventilation 

and thus offer multiple 

benefits. 

Regulating the heating 

and cooling 

Electronic individual room 

temperature control promises 

a clear saving potential. 

It is therefore the most 

efficient method of using the 

heating and cooling energy 

generated via the heating 

system or air conditioning 

system. Demand-based energy 

use can be achieved via a 

timer program with a temperature 

profile or even via the 

presence signal. As the temperature 

variables of all the 

rooms are available centrally 

throughout the KNX system, 

heating and cooling energy 

can be generated according 

to demand and with a high 

level of efficiency. 

In modern, purpose-built 

buildings with glass façades, 

fully-automatic sun protection 

systems are indispensable. 

Their primary tasks are 

shading and cooling to ensure 

the well-being of the people 

in the building. As these 

are likewise controlled with 

KNX, additional functions for 

improving the energy efficiency 

are provided in combination 

with room temperature 

control and lighting control. 

For example: daylight redirection, 

use of solar energy 

in winter and automatic night 

cooling in the summer. 

From the perspective 

of energy consumption 

The interaction of all the 

trades in room and building 

automation contains a high 

optimisation potential. All 

the functions are linked in 

an energy and building management 

system. KNX offers 

optimum solutions with 

management and visualisation 

systems for this purpose. 

Further building technology 

systems are integrated via 

interfaces. All the data that is 

required for efficient building 

operation can be recorded, 

archived and visualised in a 

central location. The energy 

consumption data which has 

been processed is particularly 

interesting and forms the basis 

for further optimisation of 

the energy consumption. Moreover, 

all the functions can 

be operated and monitored 

centrally via the visualisation. 

A fault indication system increases 

the availability of the 

installation engineering. High 

energy consumption caused 

by faults can also be quickly 

rectified. 

Summary 

The KNX worldwide standard 

offers the best prerequisites 

for improving the energy 

efficiency in buildings. System 

integrators can choose 

suitable KNX bus devices for 

energy-saving functions in the 

different trades from almost 

7,000 certified products from 

more than 225 international 

manufacturers. Interconnected 

energy and building 

management systems are 

thus formed which allow energy 

flows to be controlled, 

regulated and monitored 

according to demand during 

operation. Practical applications 

are persuasive due to 

clear savings in energy costs. 

In comparison, measures for 

energy optimisation often pay 

off immediately. 

A low Energy Standard single Family Home/ Austria 

A new bioclimatic Office Building in Huesca/ Spain 

The yearly costs for heating of this 150 m² home are incredibly low; 

between 250 to 300. 

By the overall use of KNX, energy consumption in the building is 

reduced by 40 %. 


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Efficient Polytechnic 

Energy-efficient possibilities researched before general renovation 

Evaluation of energy efficiency in the Guarda Polytechnic Institute 

How can the energy consumption 

be reduced with 

the help of control engineering? 

What savings rates can 

be expected? The responses 

can differ according to the 

building and type of use. 

The people at the “Guarda 

Polytechnic Institute” in 

Guarda, Portugal wanted 

accurate answers. A KNX 

testing plant was installed 

before a total renovation to 

observe possible reductions 

in the consumption. 

Research is part of everyday 

life for the School of Management 

and Technology 

of the Polytechnic Institute 

in Guarda.The institute, 

which was built in 1980, 

consists of four buildings 

on an area of 12 hectares. 

Four out of a total of 60 

classrooms were selected at 

the School of Management 

and Technology to test and 

assess the energy efficiency 

and comfort of a planned 

energy-efficient renovation. 

To do so, the rooms 

were also fitted with new 

dimmable lamps and blinds 

for shading and daylight 

redirection. 

An energy management 

system has been registering 

the energy data since 

September 2009. The standardisation 

of the KNX 

system, the large selection 

of components and the fact 

that the system fulfills all 

the functions required for 

this project were arguments 

in favour of selecting KNX 

as the automation system. 

Reduced costs in 

lighting and climatecontrol 

The general lighting in the 

classrooms was fitted with 

convenient and energy-saving 

constant lighting control. To 

do so, KNX sends dimming 

values which have been calculated 

with the help of light 

sensors via a Hager KNX/ 

DALI gateway to the electronic 

ballast devices. Presence 

detectors ensure that the 

lightings which is not required 

when people are absent is not 

switched on unnecessarily 

but is switched off automatically. 

The latter function also 

applies to the manually controllable 

blackboard lighting. 

An important cost factor 

for the energy consumption 

is the air conditioning. An 

intelligently controlled sun 

protection system can achieve 

savings. With measurements 

of the solar radiation, interior 

brightness and an astro program 

(Elsner/Suntracer), optimal 

conditions for incidence 

of daylight and shading are 

achieved. Indoor temperature 

Classroom with energy-saving lighting 

technology, sun protection, KNX 

automation and Smart Metering 

sensors (Zennio/Quad) inside 

supply data to protect the 

room from overheating in the 

summer months. As a result 

of automatic constant lighting 

control, electricity costs for 

artificial lighting are kept low 

as well as the cooling loads 

due to precise slat positions. 

Visualisation 

evaluates data 

To assess the energy efficiency 

of the new lighting system 

in the classrooms controlled 

with KNX and the conventional 

parts of the building, 

the power consumption was 

measured separately. The 

system integrator used KNX 

metres from Lingg&Janke in 

connection with the FacilityWeb 

management system. 

The system enables the recording, 

illustration, switching, 

controlling and monitoring 

of the energy consumption 

in real time. All the values 

are brought together in the 

visualisation with the help 

of a KNX/IP gateway. Error 

messages from the electricity 

supply or the lighting installation 

are also processed and 

routed. The remote alarm is 

carried out through a GPRS 

gateway. 

Highlights at a glance 

• Study for an energy-efficient 

renovation of a polytechnic 

• Low costs with only 15 KNX 

components and 80 working 

hours 

• Web-based energy management 

with FacilityWeb 

Energy savings with KNX 

• 10 to 30 percent energy saving 

through automation 

Implementation: 

Planning and system integration: 

Melo Rodrigues-Engineering, 

Guarda, Portugal 



Interworking at Headquarters 

Efficient building technology at Canon in Spain 

The curved architecture of the new Canon headquarters in Spain is energyefficient 

In 2008, Canon España 

S.A. moved into its new 

headquarters to the north 

of Madrid. Already during 

the building phase, the international 

environmental 

standard was observed in 

accordance with ISO 14001. 

Externally, this is expressed 

in the energy-efficient, curved 

architectural design. 

Inside, state-of-the-art building 

technology ensures 

efficient energy use. KNX 

plays an important role in 

this: lights, sun protection 

systems, heating, air conditioning 

and ventilation 

technology are automatically 

regulated and controlled 

with the worldwide 

standard. 

Offices, laboratories, meeting 

rooms, an exhibition 

space and an auditorium 

are located behind the 

curved glass facades on 

four floors. High levels of 

daylight, supplemented by 

artificial lighting, automatic 

sun protection and regulated 

air conditioning create a 

comfortable ambience. The 

demands on building technology 

are also a challenge 

for the control technology. 

This must ensure comfort 

and safety, positively influence 

the efficiency of the 

energy consumption and 

also simplify management 

of the building. KNX shows 

itself here in its best light: 

an argument in favour of 

the worldwide standard was 

that the system integrator 

was able to select specific 

components for perfect solutions 

from the wide range 

of devices available from 

the various manufacturers. 

664 KNX components, 30 

different devices from 22 

manufacturers were used 

in this project, from the 

weather station to sensors, 

actuators, logic modules 

and gateways as well as 

visualisation technology. 

Cooling and solar gain 

During the planning stage, it 

was assumed from the outset 

that high energy savings 

rates could be achieved with 

KNX automation, for example 

50 to 60 percent for the 

lighting using constant lighting 

control with presence monitoring. 

Taking into account 

the amount of daylight that 

is streaming in, brightness 

sensors regulate the DALI 

lighting via KNX so that a 

uniform brightness level of 

500 lux is always maintained. 

Unnecessary artificial light 

which is typical in conventional 

lighting systems is thereby 

avoided. This function is 

supported by a facade-based, 

precise daylight redirection 

of the blind slats. If people 

are absent, the luminaires are 

switched off automatically. In 

the case of the air conditioning, 

the planners assumed energy 

savings of around 40 percent if 

the HVAC system is regulated 

and controlled via KNX. Four 

functions ensure effectiveness: 

a timer with a day, week and 

seasonal program, provision 

of a standby temperature and 

presence monitoring for comfort 

mode. The meteorological 

blind control also contributes 

to efficient air conditioning. 

During the summer, presencedependent 

shading provides 

cooling while the sun’s heat 

can stream into empty rooms 

during the winter. Electrically 

operated windows are used 

for automatic night cooling or 

controlled ventilation, depending 

on the season. 

Visualisation example: The menu page of the weather station provides information 

about the external temperature, brightness, wind speed and solar radiation as well 

as the status of the eight façade sections. 

Interworking is the appropriate 

term for this function and 

points to a seamless interaction 

of all the components and 

trades – a further argument in 

favour of KNX for the system 

integrator. 

Manager for peak loads 

The building management 

system with visualisation and 

energy management is representative 

of the building 

technology at Canon España 

S.A. All the consumption 

data is brought together here 

and trends are evaluated for 

future optimisation. At the 

same time, peak loads are 

monitored and consumers 

are managed according to 

priority. The visualisation makes 

menus available for all the 

floors and functional areas. 

The monitoring and operation 

of local areas is also possible 

via the 12 touch screens in 

total that have been installed. 

In this project, KNX is also 

used for monitoring the energy 

supply, security technology, 

access control and for heating 

water and shows its strength 

in connection with further 

building technology systems 

such as Ethernet, BACnet, 

Modbus and in the remote 

maintenance capabilities. 


• Modern administrative centre, 

built according to the environmental 

standard ISO 14001 

• 664 KNX components from 

22 international manufacturers 

• Costs for devices and installation 

- 400,000 Euro 


• 60 percent energy saving, for 

the lighting 

• 40 percent lower energy costs 

for the air conditioning 


Fudomo Espacios Inteligentes, 

S.L. - Alcobendas (Madrid), www. 

fudomo.com 


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Insured Energy Balance 

KNX makes work areas more efficient in the Prague headquarters 

The sun protection systems controlled with KNX help to improve the energy balance considerably 

The “Ceska pojistovna a.s” 

is the oldest and largest 

insurance company in the 

Czech Republic. Since it 

occupies this lofty market 

position, the company sees 

it as its duty to run the new 

headquarters in Prague 

according to strict environmental 

standards. 

The building complex was 

completed in 2009 and the 

office space alone measures 

23,000 square metres. 

The 2,300 employees 

who are located on three 

floors behind the glass 

facades bathed in daylight 

have very pleasant 

working conditions. The 

lighting technology, sun 

protection system and air 

conditioning which are 

controlled by KNX are 

factors in this comfort. 

Sophisticated functions 

ensure that energy is used 

sparingly and thus achieve 

a clear reduction in the 

energy balance. 

Strong arguments 

in favour of KNX 

Three arguments can be used 

to convince customers in 

favour of building automation 

with KNX: the flexibility of 

the system for changes of use, 

the simple and thus convenient 

installation and the versatile 

functionality for comfort, 

safety and energy savings. 

The unfavourable energy balance 

which is typical in glass 

constructions was a particular 

challenge. The planning office 

calculated that this could 

be improved by 60 percent 

from 3 MW to 1.2 MW using 

KNX control systems and 

central energy management 

compared to conventional 

technology: this means 543 

W, per work station. 

For the practical implementation, 

this pointed to savings 

rates of 50 to 70 percent. It 

was therefore simple for the 

planners and system integrators 

to guarantee the client 

an energy balance that has 

been improved by at least 50 

percent. 

Functions with 

(energy) gain 

The particularly efficient 

lighting makes is impressive. 

Constant lighting control in 

the offices in conjunction 

with variable daylight redirection 

of the blinds ensures that 

Sun protection precisely according to the daily routine: schematic from astro 

control 

a consistent level of brightness 

is maintained. So that 

the lighting in each work area 

only uses the level of energy 

required, the differentials of 

the light values are calculated 

with the help of brightness 

sensors. KNX sends these to 

the local lighting components 

with digital DALI ballasts. 

The savings potential of an 

automatic sun protection 

system should also not be 

underestimated. In the summer, 

rooms that are shaded 

at the right time protect the 

cooling load. Vice versa, heat 

energy can be saved in the 

winter by using the direct solar 

radiation. During the cold 

months of the year, closed 

blinds improve the building 

insulation after office hours. 

For heating and cooling in the 

offices, zone-based convector 

fans are installed which work 

autonomously. Through this 

division, the building user has 

the flexibility to decide on an 

open-plan layout or individual 

offices. To avoid loss of 

ventilation, the closed-loop 

control systems are linked 

with the contacts on the 

ventilation slots. 

It speaks for itself that the 

functions that ensure individual 

comfort in the workplace 

and security have prio- 


• Largest insurance company in 

the Czech Republic 

• 8000 lamps with digital lighting 

control(DALI) 

• 3985 installed KNX components 


• Energy balance improved by 

60 percent through building 

automation 


• Planner: Lighting Projects 

Consulting s.r.o, Radlická 

• System integrator: Intelligent 

systems s.r.o, Radlická 



rity. The web-based visualisation 

makes manual operation 

available for employees. A 

menu can be consulted on 

each PC with Internet access, 

via which the perfect temperature, 

individual shading 

and lighting conditions at the 

workstation can be selected. 

A Decision With Foresight 

Increased efficiency year after year based on KNX 

Calculation with sun 

and shade 

The operation of the entire 

building technology is carried 

out via the central building 

control. Timer programs for 

the lighting and room temperatures 

or setpoint values 

can also be set or modified. 

An astro program is used to 

control the sun protection of 

the facades. It thereby precisely 

calculates the solar radiation 

and shadows that move 

through the winding building 

complex during the course 

of the day. The shutters are 

protected against storm damage 

via wind sensors. 

The energy management 

system makes an essential 

contribution to the energy 

efficiency based on visualisation. 

It calculates the current 

cooling and heating demand 

for an effective generation of 

energy from climatic values 

and the heat requirements of 

the convector fans for an effective 

generation of energy. 

For this task, KNX communicates 

with the HVAC system 

via the SQL interface. The energy 

flows can be observed, 

documented and analysed via 

Smart Metering in order to 

use the determined values 

for further optimisation of 

the energy efficiency. 

A sensor-controlled sun protection system reduces the cooling load 

Everyone knows Hartmann 

bandaging materials. When 

the German textile manufacturer 

Paul Hartmann decided 

in favour of medical 

products in 1877, little did 

he know that his factory 

would someday become a 

multinational corporation 

for medicine and health 

care. When the Belgian 

branch office “N.V. Paul 

Hartmann AG” built its 

new logistics and administrative 

centre in Saintes 

in 1998, engineers at the 

corporate head office also 

showed they had foresight. 

They specified KNX (at 

that time still EIB) as the 

standard for the electrical 

installation. They realised 

that the flexible bus system 

had a future. The fact that 

high energy savings could 

be achieved on this basis 

at a later date with only 

a modest investment, was 

probably not taken into 

account back then. 

Successive expansion 

The first automatic functions 

monitored and controlled 

the lighting in the offices, 

corridors and outside areas 

partially via movement 

detectors. The blind drive 

mechanisms were likewise 

integrated in the bus system. 

Five years later, the engineers 

and system integrators of the 

Belgian site determined the 

versatile possibilities of the 

more sophisticated worldwide 

KNX standard for more 

efficient facility management. 

From 2006 onwards, the 

KNX functions were gradually 

extended: the lighting 

in the warehouses was given 

energy-saving constant 

lighting control. With the 

incidence of daylight, the 

lighting is no longer switched 

on at 100 percent but 

just with additional dimming 

values. Comfortable lighting 

conditions are thus achieved 

using less energy. 

In 2007 the blind controls 

were combined into a central 

system with weather 

stations. Unwanted heating 

of the rooms can be avoided 

through automatic shading. 

This in turn reduces the cooling 

load. At the same time, 

optimum daylight redirection 

History of the investments and the resulting energy savings 

Year Functions Costs € Total annual saving in % and € 

1999 Lighting and blinds 55.000.00 k.A k.A 

2005 First consumer analysis 0 0 

2006 Lighting in the warehouse, constant lighting control 1.246 -10,3 4.500 

2007 Automatic sun protection with weather station 2.000 -12,9 5.517 

2008 Central management 

4.000 -17,9 7.452 

Timers 

2009 Optimisation of the central management 1.000 -25,00 10.087 


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Intelligence 

in the black dice 

KNX supports the hotel business 

with many useful functions 

Lower current consumption in the warehouse due to automatic lighting control 

in combination with constant 

lighting control reduces the 

need for artificial lighting. 

In addition, three wind detectors 

protect the shutters 

automatically against storm 

damage. 

In the same year, an interface 

to the fire alarm system was 

integrated. With this safety 

measure, in the event of a 

fire, the lights can be switched, 

blinds raised, gates opened 

and information relayed. 


• Global corporation decides 

early on in favour of the 

worldwide standard 

• 256 KNX components 

• Cost of initial installation - 

55,000 Euro (1999) 

• Extensions and optimisation - 

8,646 Euro (2006-2009) 


• Annual saving of 10,087 Euro 

(2009) 

System integration: 

Jerome Rouiilard, NV Paul Hartmann 

AG, Saintes, Belgium 

Central management 

In 2008, a building management 

system went into operation 

using a Homeserver 

(Gira). Further saving measures 

can now be programmed 

and optimised from a 

central location e.g. timers 

and the central cut-off of the 

lights. Setpoint values and 

time profiles of the room 

temperature control can be 

programmed via the visualisation. 

The generation of the 

heating and cooling capacity 

is controlled by creating a link 

to the HVAC system. 

The adoption and processing 

of error messages also belongs 

to the central functions. 

Maintenance intervals for the 

lights can also be managed 

such as acute error messages 

from the air conditioning 

system or heating system or 

in the event of water damage. 

Smart Metering applications 

with KNX are important for 

integrated energy management. 

With the capture of 

consumption data, defects in 

the systems can be quickly 

detected and signs of wear 

can be analysed; it is also 

used to optimise the energy 

consumption. Records made 

since 2005 show the impact 

of the energy-specific functions 

to date. The annual 

savings of 25 percent of 

the electricity costs or the 

resulting 10,000 Euro clearly 

exceed the investment costs. 

Atmospheric lighting is switched on when you enter the room 

The shape of the dice and 

black facades characterise 

the architecture of 

the business and design 

hotel Nerocubo – an eyecatching 

sight near the 

A22 at Roveredo on the 

route to Northern Italy. 

Travellers here find stylish 

apartments and rooms, for 

example for holidays in the 

famous region of Trentino, 

for meetings or simply 

for a stopover. Everyone 

feels comfortable and at 

ease in the hospitable and 

artistic ambience. The 

fact that state-of-the-art 

technology contributes to 

this feeling is a well-kept 

secret. The benefits of building 

automation with KNX 

are primarily interesting 

for the hoteliers: efficient 

organisation of the hotel 

business, comfort and 

security for the guests and 

not least economic efficiency 

through the economic 

use of energy. The lights, 

sun protection system and 

room temperature control 

for the 110 rooms and 

suites, meeting rooms and 

restaurant are controlled 

and regulated using KNX 

building system technology. 

The accomplishment 

of the system integrator 

Exclusive ambience with artificial 

lighting 

Domotic Italia who brings 

together all the distributed 

functions of KNX and 

other systems in one visualisation 

is outstanding. A 

clear and easily understandable 

operator interface is 

available to the hotel staff. 

Economical 

and convenient 

The functions in the allocated 

room are already activated 

when the guests check in: 

the setpoint value of the 

room temperature is set 

to the comfort level, the 

telephone and TV are ready 

for operation and the blind 

control system goes into 

presence mode. If the guests 

then enter their room, the 



KNX functions ensure efficient use of energy 

basic lighting is switched on 

and their presence is simultaneously 

visualised via the 

menu. You therefore always 

know at reception whether 

the guests are in the room. 

Technical functions are indicated 

simultaneously and 

alarm signals are received. 

The building automation 

with KNX can meet various 

requirements in the hotel: 

it saves the staff from being 

briefed on the room functions, 

enables the presence 

of the guests to be monitored 

which is beneficial 

for room service, forwards 

technical error messages and 

controls energy-based loads 

according to demand. The 

latter means the economic 

use of electricity as well as 

heating and cooling energy. 

The guests do not have 

to forgo their wishes for 

comfort. A room manager 

makes individual operation 

possibilities available: setting 

the room temperature, 

switching the ventilation on 

and off, operating the blinds 

Adjustable blind slats let daylight into the room without any glare 

and informing the hotel staff 

when the guests do not wish 

to be disturbed. Using TV 

remote control, media such 

as music and video can be 

retrieved, service packages 

or the internet can be used. 

Efficient energy use 

By locking the room with 

the electronic door opener, 

the lamps in the rooms and 

suites can only be switched 

on when the guests 

or service staff are present. 

Unnecessary light is avoided. 

The coupling of the room 

occupancy with the room 

temperature ensures that the 

exact optimum temperature 

prevails and heat energy is 

saved. Room temperature 

control systems with KNX in 

the conference and meeting 

rooms and the offices ensure 

that energy is used carefully. 

The lighting in the public 

areas such as the corridors, 

foyer, meeting rooms, restaurant 

and bar are automa- 

tically controlled according 

to a timer program and 

depend on the incidence of 

daylight. Only energy-saving 

basic lighting is therefore 

available. If people enter the 

areas, the artificial lighting is 

automatically increased. A 

manually activated “cleaning 

scene” ensures maximum 

luminance. Redirection of 

the daylight through the blind 

slats also reduces the requirement 

for artificial light. 

An automatic sun protection 

system should also support 

the energy efficiency in the 

hotel business: a distinction 

is made between the 

presence and absence of 

people. In the winter, when 

shading is not necessary for 

the guests, heat can be gained 

through the sun streaming in. 

In the summer, rooms can be 

kept cooler by fully closing 

the slats. 

The generation of energy is 

also integrated in the building 

management using a thermal 

power station and a solar 

power station. The visualisation 

shows self consumption 

and the supply of electrical 

energy to the mains. 


• Modern business and design 

hotel with around 110 rooms 

and suites 

• Central management of the 

room functions 

• Effective sun protection with 

solar heat gain in the winter 


• Up to 50 % saving in electricity 

consumption by the lighting 

through KNX automation 

• Up to 15 % less heat energy 

required due to KNX temperature 

control in all the rooms 

System integration: 

Conserzio Domotic Italia, Firenze, 

IItaly 


11


Energy Management Inside 

First “Green Building” from INTEL equipped with KNX 

INTEL Israel – The new development office in Haifa 

Since 2009, around 1000 

programmers and engineers 

have been working 

in the Israeli subsidiary 

of the US semiconductor 

manufacturer INTEL. The 

new development office in 

Haifa was built according 

to the LEED guidelines 

(Leadership in Energy and 

Environmental Design). 

INTEL has constructed a 

certified corporate “Green 

Building” for itself as well as 

the largest green building in 

the Middle East. 

Bound by strict standards 

but also living up to its 

image as a leading technology 

company, the planning 

office selected the KNX 

control system for the building 

technology. It convinced 

the building engineers 

from INTEL with concrete 

arguments: the worldwide 

standardisation of KNX, the 

flexibility and functionality 

of the bus system for all 

trades as well as the versatile 

control possibilities for 

increased energy efficiency 

in buildings. 

In particular, efficiency at 

the workplace achieved 

through comfort and ease 

was required. This can be 

achieved with KNX through 

demand-based shading and 

air conditioning as well as 

optimal lighting conditions. 

The automatic control and 

regulation with KNX promises 

energy-saving operation 

for all trades, lighting, 

sun protection, heating, 

ventilation and air conditioning 

(HVAC). 

The programmability of the 

lighting and HVAC functions 

also enables a quick 

and economic change of 

use for the rooms – such as 

moving to the safe floors on 

the underground car park 

level in the extreme case of 

a war breaking out. 

Optimal lighting 

conditions 

The lighting systems for the 

offices, corridors and staircases, 

meeting rooms, conference 

rooms, WC facilities 

The largest green building in the Middle East 

and outdoor installations 

alone point to a high energy 

demand. If they are not switched 

on around the clock 

with 100 percent brightness 

but controlled automatically 

according to demand, it can be 

reduced by 10 to 50 percent. 

For this purpose, the planning 

office has introduced the 

combination of the KNX system 

with the digital addressable 

lighting interfaces (DALI) 

as an ideal solution. Together 

with the gateways (ABB KNX 

DALI gateways), up to 64 

electronic ballast devices can 

be individually controlled and 

dimmed via KNX addresses. 

For the organisation of extensive 

lighting systems, up to 16 

control groups can be formed 

per gateway. This flexible method 

enables, in addition, the 

monitoring of each individual 

lamp for malfunctions – the 

benefit of an economic maintenance 

service. 

The perfect climate 

For personal requirements, 

employees can set the lighting 

level individually in lux at their 

workstation. A room-based 

operator interface is available 

on the company computers 

for the visualisation. To avoid 

unnecessary energy costs, 

presence detectors monitor 

the presence of people and 

switch lighting off automatically 

after an adjustable time 

delay in the event of absence. 

The lighting is also controlled 

and regulated in corridors, on 

staircases and in other rooms. 

Brightness sensors ensure 

a comfortable and constant 

brightness level. In the conference 

rooms which are used 

infrequently, the air conditioning 

system is controlled 

according to requirements 

via movement detectors. The 

lighting conditions can be adapted 

via scene controllers at 

the touch of a button. 

The energy management for 

the building technology is 

implemented via a KNX visualisation. 

A KNX/IP gateway 

creates the link to the OPC 

server. From the central location, 

the building functions 

can be monitored, influenced 

and optimised. The energy 

consumption can be monitored 

and analysed continuously 

and the discovered savings 

potentials that are discovered 

are utilised: an investment in 

the future which pays for itself 

in four to five years according 

to the calculations of the 

planners. 

The system integration of the 

KNX installation was carried 

out by the Israeli company 

S.Kahane&-Sohns LTD. 


• Largest building with “Green 

Building” certificate in the 

Middle East 

• 3160 KNX components 

• Installation costs of 200.000 

Euro 


• 4 to 5 year amortisation period 

through energy savings. 



Energy Efficiency in Buildings 

Increasing scarcity of resources 

and rising energy 

prices are the major challenges 

of our time. That‘s why 

efficient and sustainable 

energy usage is an urgent necessity 

– fully in accordance 

with the motto coined by 

the European Commission 

“less is more”. 

Even ahead of transport and 

industry, buildings make up 

a 40% share of the primary 

energy consumption – a share 

that leaves a lot of scope for 

efficient optimization. 

Renovation of the building 

shell offers the highest level 

of savings among the measures 

for optimization of energy efficiency 

in buildings, however, 

the amortization period is in 

the range of 10…40 years. Replacement 

of outdated heating 

and air-conditioning systems 

allows mid-level savings with 

a typical amortization period 

of 5…15 years. The use of a 

networked room and building 

automation solution allows 

savings in the double-figure 

% range, where typical amortization 

periods are relatively 

short and within one to five 

years. 

ABB i-bus® KNX supports 

conservative and requirement-based 

energy use by 

intelligent and networked 

control of room and building 

functions (lighting, sun protection, 

heating, ventilation and 

air conditioning). 

In this way, energy is only used 

when it is actually needed and 

then only the amount of energy 

required. 

Figure 1. Energy Actuator SE/S 3.16.1 

Energy efficiency through 

energy transparency 

It is only really useful to implement 

optimization measures if 

you are aware of how much energy 

you are consuming. This 

aspect of energy monitoring 

is increasing in significance to 

facilitate transparency of the 

energy flows in a building and 

for evaluation purposes. KNX 

is the appropriate technology 

in this application area. 

Energy meters with KNX interfaces 

have been available up 

to now to measure the power 

consumption. The new ABB 

i-bus KNX Energy Actuator 

SE/S 3.16.1 allows even moredetailed 

measurement. This 

switch actuator determines 

the electrical parameters and 

the energy consumption for 

every individual channel. These 

measured values are made 

available to the KNX system 

for further evaluation. 

Scientifically-proven 

energy efficiency 

In order to provide customers 

with informative arguments 

when conducting discussions 

with operators and investors, 

ABB has developed a software 

tool in conjunction with the 

Biberach University of Applied 

Sciences, which determines 

possible savings for a reference 

Figure 3. Energy efficiency brochure 

building. The savings - in comparison 

with a conventional 

installation - can be calculated 

for a hotel room, a classroom 

or a single office depending on 

the functions used in the areas 

of lighting and blind control. 

The energy efficiency tool is 

available free-of-charge for 

all interested parties on the 

Internet at http://www.abb. 

com/knx. 

Further detailed information 

on the topic of energy efficiency 

in buildings with ABB i-bus 

KNX as well as the corresponding 

brochures, product 

information and reference 

reports can also be found on 

the Internet at http://www. 

abb.com/knx. 

Contact: 

knx.marketing@de.abb.com 

Figure 2. Software tool for calculation of the energy efficiency (screenshot) 


13


SeeTool – Save energy and costs 

with modern building control 

Whoever decides to invest 

in constructing or modernising 

buildings plans to 

be in the black in the long 

term. However, investors 

and users have to expect 

high costs, at least when it 

comes to energy consumption. 

A definite advantage is 

when the energy balance is 

positive – thanks to modern 

building control with KNX. 

The Schneider Electric See- 

Tool shows you the options. 

Attractive 

for user and tentants 

Global warming is heavily 

impacted by CO 2 

emisions 

from buildings. And Global 

Warming is now directly impacting 

business, through new 

energy efficiency standards, 

and because customers are 

asking for energy efficient 

buildings. A building which is 

optimised for energy efficiency 

will be quicker to sell or rent, 

because it is economical and 

hence particularly attractive 

for users and tentants. A good 

argument for the wallet and 

the environment too. 

A plus for new buildings 

and modernisation 

Electrical devices have long 

since been evaluated and sold 

according to their energy consumption 

and cars measured 

against their emission values. 

Consumers are aware of this 

issue – not least because saving 

energy reduces costs. But there 

is still more. A building whose 

energy efficiency is optimised 

with building control is a major 

plus for the balance sheet. 

Energy efficiency 

made easy 

Schneider Electric, the specialist 

for energy efficiency, 

offers the optimal solutions 

for building control with 

KNX. Solutions that guarantee 

a high potential for 

energy efficiency and thus A 

classification according to EN 

15232, amongst others. We 

provide you the proof in black 

and white with the Schneider 

Electric SeeTool. With the 

help of practical proposals, 

it shows the energy-saving 

potentials of your building 

giving a realistic evaluation. 

An invaluable advantage when 

it comes to saving energy and 

costs, starting right from the 

planning phase. 

KNX – Three letters 

that denote optimum 

energy efficiency 

Building control with KNX is 

one of the most effective options 

to reduce consumption 

and use energy efficiently. Particularly 

in office complexes, 

KNX proves its potential. 

The idea behind KNX is as 

simple as it is ingenious. KNX 

combines all the building 

functions into one intelligent 

system and ensures that the 

heating or lighting is switched 

on only when necessary. A simple 

example: if the presence 

detectors do not register 

movement in the office or corridors 

for a longer period of 

time, the light is automatically 

switched off and the heating 

lowered. This not only means 

more convenience but, above 

all, that energy consumption is 

considerably reduced thanks 

to modern building control 

with KNX. SeeTool provides 

the proof. With its help, you 

can easily see for yourself the 

high energy-saving potential of 

KNX solutions from Schneider 

Electric. 

Intelligent and efficient 

– The benefits of 

SeeTool at a glance 

With the SeeTool, making 

energy efficiency a reality is 

simple. It will reveal concrete 

potential savings for your 

building – when compared to 

Create a new project 

Select room functions from pre-defined KNX-solutions. 

Room data settings 



conventional installations – as 

early as the planning phase and 

provide solutions for building 

control so this potential can 

be exploited to the full. 

Less products, more 

efficient solutions 

When suggesting solutions, 

the SeeTool has access to a 

range of Schneider Electric 

KNX products but these have 

been deliberately kept as few 

as possible. Our basic approach 

was to attain maximum 

efficiency using the minimum 

number of components – not 

just with a view to energy 

consumption but to keeping 

down costs for purchasing and 

installation too. 

Specific results for 

specific requirements 

Based on your data, the 

SeeTool will provide specific 

solution proposals – including 

the components required and 

circuit diagrams. The precise 

potential compared to conventional 

installation will be 

worked out for each solution, 

providing concrete values that 

you can use to make realistic 

plans and calculations. 

Demonstrate your 

competence 

The SeeTool will prepare all 

results in a detailed results 

report. The solutions, facts 

and figures the report provides 

you with will enable you to demonstrate 

your competence 

and expertise. This will allow 

you to save energy and costs 

for your customers – thereby 

making yourself priceless. 

Approved 

and confirmed 

The SeeTool has been evaluated 

by an independent 

institute, the VTT Technical 

Research Centre of Finland, 

which confirmed it to be in 

line with present methods for 

calculating energy use. 

Free-to-use 

The SeeTool is available freeof-charge 

and can be used 

conveniently and simply on a 

computer. 

Using SeeTool 

The most important 

facts at a glance 

You enter your data for the 

building and the individual 

rooms, choose the solution 

you want from those proposed 

for control with KNX by the 

SeeTool and will immediately 

receive a results report tailored 

to your individual project. 

The results report will summarise 

your data, giving details on 

the chosen solution and a calculation 

of possible associated 

energy savings compared to a 

conventional solution. Besides 

the overall savings, it will also 

provide potential savings for 

individual areas – electricity, 

heating, CO 2 

emissions using 

straightforward, concrete 

facts. 

Detailed savings: 

> heating 

> electricity 

> CO 2 

> total savings 

DIN EN 15232 


of buildings 

According to this standard, the 

potential savings and energy 

efficiency of a building are 

evaluated depending on the 

efficiency of the technology 

installed in the building. The 

solutions provided by the 

SeeTool offer consistently 

A-class functionality. 


made easy 

How you profit in your 

day-to-day work 

The solutions for greater 

energy efficiency will not only 

enable your customers to save 

energy and costs – you yourself 

will profit from the ideas and 

documentation of the KNXapplications 

specifically too in 

your day-to-day work. 


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Improving the energy efficiency of an apartment 

in an old building in Berlin 

Energy-efficient building of historic importance 

Old buildings are beautiful, 

but they are rarely 

well insulated. However, 

improving the “interior energy 

efficiency” significantly 

reduces heating costs and 

CO 2 

emissions. Home automation 

systems, such as 

Synco living from Siemens 

Building Technologies Division, 

play an important role 

in this process, as this case 

study of an apartment in an 

old building in Berlin shows 

The Radetzky family has been 

living for several years in a 180 

m² apartment on the second 

floor of an old building in Berlin’s 

Kreuzberg district. The building 

was constructed in 1906 right 

next to a church. Its brick walls 

and neo-gothic facade with high 

lancet windows reflect the 

sacral architecture of the time 

to great effect. Today, it is listed 

as a historic building. 

Since preservation regulations 

stipulate that the facade of this 

historic building be kept as is, the 

exterior walls lack insulation. 

Despite several renovations, 

the building’s thermal insulation 

standard is low. For this reason, 

Thomas Radetzky began to 

take measures to improve the 

interior energy efficiency of his 

family’s apartment: In several 

steps he installed the electronic 

home automation system Synco 

living from Siemens Building 

Technologies Division. At the 

same time, he carefully logged 

his family’s consumption of natural 

gas and electricity before 

and after installing the various 

system components. 

Building services and 

Synco living 

Rooms are heated with a hotwater 

radiator system (singlepipe 

system; flow temperature 

limited to a maximum of 75°C). 

The heating curve is controlled 

based on the outside temperature. 

Heat is generated by 

a natural gas boiler installed 

in 2003. It also functions as a 

Picture 1. 

View of building from the south 

Picture 2. 

Synco living central apartment unit 

with display and operating panels 

Tab. 1. Physical characteristics of the building and heating systems 

Characteristic 

Explanation 

Location 

Berlin Kreuzberg 

Heating degree value 

20/15 (1970-2008) 

3.615 Kd/a For a room temperature of 

20°C, heating limit of 15°C 

Year built 1906 

Last renovated - Historical building 

Use Residential 

Usable space 180 

Usage units, total 28 Multi-family building 

Physical characteristics and heating: 

Thermal insulation none 

standard 

k-value – exterior wall ~ 1,7 W/m² K Brick, 24 cm, not insulated 

k-value – windows ~ 2,5 W/m² K Compound windows, wood 

frames with significant leaks 

Heat generator, power 16,8 kW Natural gas, wall-mounted 

boiler (2003 model) 

Domestic hot water 

heating 

central Natural gas, tankless water 

heater 

tankless water heater for domestic 

hot water. In December 

of 2006, the family installed 

Synco living radiator controls 

with wireless technology in 

all rooms. For each room, 

Radetzky programmed the 

target temperatures to match 

the times when the room is 

actually being used. The central 

unit was preset to 24°C for 

Comfort mode and to 18°C 

for Eco mode. If desired, these 

temperature presets can 

easily be overridden on an 

individual basis. Settings can 

be programmed quickly and 

easily on the central apartment 

unit (picture 2), and they can 

be modified remotely from a 

cellular phone. 

Energy consumption 

Assuming the energy consumption 

for domestic hot 

water heating has remained 

the same, the recorded values 

show a significant reduction in 

electrical heat release during 

the 2008/09 heating season. 

For room heating, a savings 

of approximately 28 % was 

achieved. In the same time 

period, natural gas and electricity 

requirements for heating 

and hot water were reduced 

by 21 % and 10 % respectively 

as compared to the two-year 

average without Synco living. 

The data shows that the 

significant benefits of timeand 

room-based on-demand 

heating control using Synco 

living are directly linked to the 

insufficient thermal insulation 

of the historical facade and 

the major transmission and 

ventilation heat losses resulting 

from it. In addition, the 

operation of the natural gas 

boiler has been load-based 

(modulating) since 2007, which 

also contributed significantly 

to the reduction in consumption. 

Combining electricity and 

gas consumption into primary 

energy consumption after applying 

the respective coefficient 

(2.7 and 1.1) results in the situation 

shown in figure 4. This 



Tab. 2. Equipment and control – before/after 

Characteristic Before installing Synco living After installing Synco living 

Boiler control 

Flow temperature control based on Load-based modulation of furnace 

outside temperature and reference room 

(living room) 

Heaters 

Thermostatic valves (manual control). 

No time schedules. 

Eletronic single-room controllers. 

Comfortable temperatures based on 

times of use. 

Heating Continuous Based on occupancy 

RF-controlled outlets N/A Timed switching of standby devices; 

with occupancy control since 

November 2008 

Tab. 3. Annual heating consumption values for room heating, electricity and primary energy over time 

Period 

Degree 

day 

value 

20/15 

Natural 

gas, standardized 

without 

DHW 

Synco living installation clearly 

exceeds the stipulated savings 

potential, which in other field 

studies was determined to 

be 15 – 20 % of the heating 

consumption when using 

electronic single-room control 

systems in residential applications. 

The savings would have 

been even higher if it had not 

been for the extraordinarily 

Primary 

energy 

Relative consumption 

Heating 

Electricity 

Electricity 

Kd/a kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² % % % 

2004/05 3.501 110 25 187 

2005/06 3.852 119 26 201 

100 100 100 

Primary 

Explanation 

Before Synco 

living 

Before Synco 

living 

2006/07 2.712 99 24 175 87 96 90 Switchover 

2007/08 3.420 76 24 148 

2008/09 3.415 93 22 161 

74 90 80 

After Synco 

living 

After Synco 

living 

DHW = domestic hot water 

Primary energy coefficient, heating 1,1 Primary energy coefficient, electr. 2,7 

Specific primary energy = 1.1 * specific nat. gas consumption without DHW + 2.7 * specific elect. consumption 

MW 

without 114,3 25,3 193,9 

MW with 84,3 22,8 154,2 

cold months of January and 

February during the 2008/2009 

heating season. In addition, the 

waste heat produced by electrical 

devices (used sparingly) 

did not contribute to room 

heating during the last heating 

period under observation. This 

effect corresponds to an increase 

in natural gas consumption 

by approximately 250 kWh/a. 

Cost savings 

Since installing the Synco living 

system two and a half years 

ago, the Radetzky family has 

been able to save approximately 

EUR 400 per year. 

In addition, they were able to 

reduce their carbon footprint 

by approximately 1.5 tons of 

CO 2 

per year. Since natural 

gas and electricity rates in 

Berlin are relatively modest 

(electricity = EUR 0.174/ 

kWh, natural gas = EUR 0.058/ 

kWh), Synco living would 

have yielded even higher 

cost savings in another city. 

In light of these benefits, the 

initial investment pays for 

itself quite quickly: Based on 

2008/2009 energy rates, the 

payback period is around six 

years. Installed by a specialized 

company, a solution such as 

the one used by the Radetzkys 

costs approximately EUR 

2,500. 80% of the costs are for 

the heating control devices, 

the rest for radio-frequency 

switches and socket adapters. 

However, homeowners with 

basic technical skills are able 

to install a standard system 

themselves thanks to the 

system’s plug & play design. 

In this case, the price for a 

basic Synco living package is 

approximately EUR 950 for 

an average apartment. 

Summary and future 

plans 

To counteract the insufficient 

thermal insulation of their 

apartment in an old building 

in Berlin, the Radetzky family 

installed a Synco living home 

automation system from 

Siemens. The result: energy 

savings of approximately EUR 

400 per year. In the coming 

year, Thomas Radetzky plans 

to expand his Synco living 

system by adding smoke 

detectors, door and window 

contacts, and a video-based 

intruder alarm system. 

Contact: 

jonathan.copley@siemens.com 

Analyse synco living D39 

Electricity kWh/m 2 

Gas kWh/m 2 

Primary kWh/m 2 

GTZ 20/15 

special energy consumption kWh/m 2 

with synco living 

Heating period 

Picture 3. The control units of the Synco living home automation system 

regulate the indoor climate and record the use of energy and water. 

Figure 4. Electricity and natural gas consumption as well as primary energy 

consumption over time, standardized by heating degree days, heating degree 

values of 20/15 for Berlin-Tempelhof. 


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KNX System 

KNX HVAC RF made easy 

Energy Efficiency with KNX: new Easy channels for KNX RF based solutions 

Window contact 

Scheduler 

Solar panels 

Heat pump 

Presence 

Detector 

At the 2008 edition of the ish 

fair and when hearing about 

the then new specification 

for OpenTherm KNX RF 

realizations, a group of HVAC 

manufacturers joined forces 

and set up a new Task Force. 

The goal of the Task Force 

was to extend the KNX specifications 

in such a way that it 

would be able to develop a fullfledged 

KNX central heating 

system, including hot water 

production, influencing heat/ 

cool production depending on 

the valve positions in individual 

rooms and taking into account 

systems like heat pumps and 

solar panels. 

As this application allows to 

not only heat/cool rooms 

individually but also informs 

the producer of heat or cooling 

on the current needs, it 

contributes significantly to the 

energy efficiency of homes and 

buildings. 

During the elaboration of 

the extensions to the KNX 

Standard, the Task Force 

agreed that the solution should 

enable the installer to set up 

the system without the help 

of a tool and that the solution 

should permit devices to 

communicate only wireless. 

KNX RF and the KNX Easy 

installation principle were 

the natural consequence, 

whereby it was agreed to take 

into account the new KNX 

flexible E-Mode concept. The 

latter enables to develop Easy 

compatible products, of which 

the number of data points is 

not rigidly fixed but extendible. 

The agreed application has 

now been published in the 

KNX Application Note 138 

and principally works as 

follows: 

- The core of the system 

consists of a Room Regulator 

and a Central Heating 

Controller. 

- The Room Regulator can 

receive the necessary input 

data from amongst 

others a scheduler, window 

contacts, a presence detector 

and possibly a Room 

and Outside temperature 

sensor. 

- On the basis of the above information, 

the Room Regulator 

controls the connected 

heating or cooling valves. 

- The application can be 

extended with a Maximum 

Position Selector, which 

collects the valve positions 

as sent by the available 

Room Regulators. The 

Maximum Position Selector 

Room Regulator 

Room / Outside 

Temperature Sensor 

Heat / Cooling Producer 

then calculates the maximum 

position and provides 

this to the central heating 

controller. 

- The Central Heating Controller 

may: 

• receive the calculated 

maximum position of the 

installed valves; 

• receive a shift/correction 

of the central heating flow 

temperature 

• receive commands from 

a connected heat pump, allowing 

to turn off the central 

heating system; 

• receive commands from a 

connected solar controller, 

allowing turning off the 

domestic hot water production; 

Heating / Cooling valves 

Pump 

Heat meter 

• inform a connected heat 

meter on the actual consumed 

heat 

• influence the set point of 

the revolution speed ration 

of the connected heating 

pump. 

Next to the manufacturers 

involved in the before-said 

Task Force, members of KNX 

are invited to start developments 

on the basis of this 

newly available extension to 

the KNX specifications. More 

information can be obtained 

from the TF Chairman, Mr. 

Joost Demarest (joost.demarest@knx.org 

– 0032 2 775 

86 44). 


New ETS4 Functions, 

Improved Work Procedures for KNX Experts 


An important goal during ETS4 

development was to increase 

overall performance during 

project editing and optimize 

the user’s work flow. This is 

reflected in the ETS4 program 

in two ways: 

a) Improved performance of 

individual, frequently used 

work steps (e.g. KNX product 

data import); 

b) Introduction of new ETS4 

functions, previously unavailable 

in ETS3. 

The underneath list gives examples 

of some of these ETS4 

functions, if possible illustrated 

with a picture. The listed 

examples are not exhaustive 

but give a good impression of 

the new possibilities in ETS4. 

Change of database 

1 Database 

Advantage compared to ETS3 

Changing the database is now possible directly in ETS4. 

After selection of another database, there is no need to 

close or restart the program, as used to be the case in 

ETS 3. Time needed to switch to other data or projects 

is thus significantly decreased. 

Database repository 

2 Database 


The bigger the KNX project, the more important it 

is that access to the data is well regulated. ETS 4 now 

allows storing projects on a central server repository, 

thus optimizing the workflow. Several persons can access 

this data: ETS 4 indicates the person currently editing 

the data (the status of the project is set to “checked 

out”), all others can only view the data. Under ETS 3, 

access to the same project by several persons had to 

be regulated by own working rules. 

Automated database backup 

3 Database 


Data backups are vital in any IT infrastructure, creating 

an extra copy of one’s work results. The ETS4 optimizes 

backup by either performing it during project editing 

or automatically / on user request when quitting the 

program. 


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Project export 

4 Data exchange 


Not only the size of KNX installations is constantly 

increasing, KNX is moreover often linked with other 

automation systems. An easy exchange of data is therefore 

of the essence. This is for instance the case for 

visualization systems, showing the status of a KNX 

project in a control room. With the newly defined XML 

based ETS4 in/export now all data of exported ETS4 

projects can be accessed by reading them directly. In 

ETS3, access to this data was very limited. 

Extra project data 

5 Projects 


The project documentation does not consist of only 

the project file itself: it may also consist of extra information 

like CAD drawings, product documentation or 

installation manuals. Such data may be missing if not 

explicitly requested during hand-over of the project 

or may not be kept up to date during the project life 

cycle. ETS4 now allows storing and attaching such data 

directly to the ETS project. Via a separate dialog, files 

can be added to the ETS4 project, deleted or extracted 

for viewing purposes. 

Detailed log descriptions 

6 Projects 


Documenting performed steps is important during the 

life of a project. ETS 4 allows the installer to create extended 

log descriptions. These descriptions can consist 

of a title summarizing the log entry as well as a more 

elaborate description. 

Free group address structure 

7 Projects 


2 and 3 level group addresses are well known from 

ETS3. However, if an installation needs a more granular 

group address structure, a three level group address 

structure may be too restrictive to meet the project 

requirements. ETS4 now allows the user to freely define 

one’s group address levels. The ETS4 moreover allows 

the use of the entire 16 bit KNX group address space 

(compared to only 15 bits in ETS 3). 



Embedded parameter dialog 

8 Projects 


Parameter dialogs are the central control windows for 

the configuration of KNX device properties. Hence, it is 

important to be able to quickly access them when editing 

or quickly view the current parameterization status of a 

device. In ETS4, parameter dialogs are embedded directly 

in the relevant ETS4 view (e.g. topology) and can be displayed 

easily by clicking the relevant tab (even parameters of 

several devices at the same time). If desired, parameters 

different from the device default setting can be marked 

with an appropriate icon. These possibilities did not exist 

in ETS3: at one given time it was only possible to view 

the parameters of a single device in a separate window. 

Dynamic folder 

9 Projects 


Visualizing devices according to specific properties is a 

classic action during the creation of a project. The so 

called filter criteria are always different and may even 

be combined (e.g. display all couplers of a project with 

specific names). In ETS4 the “dynamic folders” allow the 

installer to define the content of a window according to 

his freely set selection criteria. These folders (and their 

individual display criteria) can also be saved. ETS3 only 

allowed to enter selection criteria per column, without 

being able to combine selection criteria or to save them. 

Windows explorer behavior in ETS4 

10 User Interface 


ETS users should be familiar with the behavior of Windows 

Explorer. This behavior is now to a large extend 

adopted in ETS 4, e.g. by double-clicking in a window 

one can reach the next lower (e.g. double clicking main 

group to reach the underlying middle groups) or next 

higher level. ETS3 does not allow this: with this, editing 

performance can be considerably improved. 

After the above detailed 

enumeration, please find 

below a further overview 

of new / improved ETS4 

functions, sorted according 

to category. 

Bus Access 

• Parallel download possible 

in several „Twisted Pair“ 

segments, provided these 

are linked via IP. 

• Bus access also available in 

free of charge ETS4 DEMO 

User interface 

• License overview directly 

accessible after ETS4 start 

• Fast switching between projects 

via TAB bar (if more 

than one project is open) 

• Multi-monitor support, distributable 

ETS4 windows 

• Permanent access to KNX 

News (can be deactivated, 

if desired) 

• Quick action bar for important 

functions, such as open 

recent projects (also if data 

base is currently not open) 

• Comfortable search and filtering 

in product catalogue, 

product search window and 

in all other views 

• Keyboard and menus more 

easily configurable 

• Fast navigation/ view switching 

between objects and 

assigned group addresses 

(and vice versa) 

• … 

Project editor/ analysis 

• Powerful Favorites Folder, 

overall project view/ editing 

possible 

• Newly defined „To Do“ list, 

onto which to be completed 

project elements can be 

dragged or automatically 

accessed on click 

• New folder for “recent used” 

products 

• Product/ project import 

wizard with new options 

• Detailed view of filter/search 

results, multiple selections 

with a single click 

• Bus/ group monitor with powerful 

and free configurable 

filter-/ record capabilities 

• … 

Project documentation 

• Considerably smaller project 

export files 

• Individual device reports 

possible 

• Report layout individually 

configurable 

System support ETS4 

• Additional support of Windows 

7 64 Bit; Windows 

2003/2008 Server either 32 

or 64 Bit; same applies to 

separately installed KNX 

Falcon 2.0 

• New and easy diagnosis 

wizard for error recognition 

• Manual or automatic ETS4 

online update 


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New Members 

Italy 

3E s.r.l. 

3E is oriented toward supplying solutions 

for energy savings, modular 

devices for measurement and consumption 

control, power quality analyzers 

for energy monitoring in industrial field, 

communication devices based on standard 

protocols and network software 

for management of data acquisition. The 

activities related to the KNX world 

are a KNX communication module 

combined to the single and three-phase 

energy counters. 

Contact: www.3e-srl.com 

GErMaNy 

alzinger & Vogel 

Softwareentwicklungs GmbH 

Alzinger & Vogel Softwareentwicklungs 

GmbH is an innovative software company 

with over 15 years of experience and 

offers individual consulting and software 

development, tailored to customer needs. 

Alzinger & Vogel Softwareentwicklungs 

GmbH specializes in: Solutions for control 

tasks in testing and manufacturing 

facilities, consulting and customization 

of the EDS system CADIM and consulting 

and development for custom 

software. AVS GmbH also focuses on 

the exact implementation of customer 

requirements and ensuring high quality 

of their developed software. Customers 

are accompanied and supported, starting 

with the problem analysis, followed by 

evaluation of possible solutions, system 

design and implementation, and ending 

with the commissioning, following the 

successful Going Live Concept. 

Contact: www.alzinger-vogel.de 

FraNcE 

calaO Systems 

CALAO Systems was founded in 2007 by 

a group of engineers with a specialized expertise 

in embedded computers. CALAO 

Systems provides innovative solutions 

for ARM based embedded computers. 

The developed software can easily be 

ported on kits that are dedicated to small 

or medium manufacturing batches. By 

choosing an ARM processor, standard 

development tools and an open operating 

system, CALAO Systems’ customers 

secure their investments and guarantee 

their long term strategic independence. 

They have recently added a new line 

of products for the home and building 

automation & smart grid markets. This 

product line includes USB Keys, HABA 

Controllers with Linux as OS and many 

open source projects. These platforms 

support KNX-TP1, KNX-RF, Wireless 

M-BUS, ZigBee. 

Contact: www.calao-systems.com 

USa 

Exor International Inc 

For 20 years, Exor has been a provider 

of operating and visualization systems for 

mechanical and plant engineering. Exor is 

a world leader on the touch panel market. 

This success is due to an ergonomic configuration 

software and the large number 

of communication activities. More than 

160 different controllers can communicate 

with the Exor systems. Exor supports 

open field buses and manufacturer-specific 

protocols. More than 100 different product 

versions allow the user to choose the best 

hardware for the task. In 2006, the first 

operating systems for buildings, homes and 

the residential sector were developed. The 

communication in buildings is implemented 

with KNX and other systems. To create 

the graphical user interface, (GUI) Exor 

offers its own software that can be used 

platform-independently. 

Contact: www.exorint.net 

GErMaNy 

GEVa automation GmbH 

GEVA automation 

GEVA automation has its roots as a 

specialist in technically sophisticated 

plant automation in the metal and mining 

industry. The corporate philosophy is 

shaped by many years of experience in 

automation technology, combined with 

an understanding for process technology 

and a long-term cooperation with 

customers and suppliers. The critical 

core competences are bundled in their 

company: R&D, engineering, application 

software development, manufacturing and 

commissioning. R&D activities include 

concepts for the integration of industrial 

automation, networks and building 

automation. The company was founded 

in 1991 and had a branch in the Russian 

Federation since 2002. 

Contact: www.geva.de 



tHE NEtHErlaNdS 

Hunter douglas 

Europe BV 

Hunter Douglas is a worldwide market 

leader for window covering products 

with innovative and proprietary products 

like roller blinds, screens, venetian 

blinds, Roman blinds, dual and pleated 

blinds, curtains, awnings, Venetian blinds 

for outside, etc. Luxaflex is one of the 

major brands in Europe. All products 

contribute to sustainable solutions for 

energy savings, light regulation, comfort 

and integration in home and building 

automation systems. The Hunter Douglas 

EOS pro Control system facilitates 

the integration of shading systems and 

systems for heating, ventilation, lighting 

and cooling. The combination of their 

ability to automate their products with 

functional design strengths makes Hunter 

Douglas very unique. 

Contact: www.hunterdouglascontract.com 

GErMaNy 

Kellendonk 

Elektronik GmbH 

taIwaN 

lite Puter 

Enterprise co. ltd. 

GErMaNy 

MBS GmbH 

Kellendonk is one of the largest manufacturer 

independent technology 

developers in building automation and 

wireless technologies. The core competence 

of the this implementation of 

product ideas and innovative solutions, 

beginning with the concept to production. 

For example, the EEBus: A open system 

that networks municipal utilities, energy 

providers, equipment manufacturers, 

service providers and customers in an 

intelligent way. With a combination of 

Lite-Puter, established in 1978 in Taiwan, 

is a leading designer and manufacturer of 

professional lighting controllers as well as 

home automation systems. Lite-Puter’s 

architectural and stage lighting control 

systems have occupied a considerable 

share in the world market. Now Lite- 

Puter has 35 exclusive agents and 80 

distributors spreading over 64 countries. 

MBS, founded in 1987, has become a 

specialist in communication technologies 

mainly for building automation in the past 

years. The company provides services 

and products for integration solutions 

in the building automation market. The 

company has been providing EIB/KNX 

solutions for years, mainly as gateway 

neutrality, technological knowledge and a 

high degree of depth networking with the 

industry, Kellendonk knows the interests 

of the market. A standard-capacity technological 

concept and the broad support 

of industry partners make the EEBus an 

international sustainable solution. The 

EEBus builds inter alia further on the 

KNX standard. 

Contact: www.kellendonk.de 

Lite-Puter has also won many prizes, 

including Rising Star Award, Taiwan 

Symbol of Excellence, PLASA Award for 

Product Excellence, Innovation Research 

Award and Good Design Award. Based 

on their expertise in lighting controllers, 

Lite-Puter’s objective is to offer a total 

solution for home automation systems. 

Contact: www.liteputer.com.tw 

products to connect to other building 

automation communication protocols 

like BACnet, LonTalk, Modbus, M-Bus 

and many more. MBS has its main office 

in Krefeld (near Düsseldorf, Germany). 

Contact: www.mbs-software.de 


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dENMarK 

QEES 

As a cutting-edge energy management 

solution provider, QEES pursue, a comprehensive 

strategy to trigger the smart 

home mass market in close collaboration 

with energy suppliers, broadband providers 

and telcos. With a product launch 

of 50+ new and unparalleled energy 

management products, QEES takes smart 

metering beyond the smart meter. The 

product range consists of the following: 

primarily, a complete and highly aesthetic 

range of wireless products for retrofit, 

wall and ceiling installation – all with builtin 

electricity meters; secondarily, third, a 

unique WiFi gateway, acting as a ‘bridge’ 

between the patchwork of technology 

platforms in the market; and finally, a 

very cost-effective and portable Home 

Display solution. 

Contact: www.qees.eu 

NOrway 

radiocrafts aS 

Radiocrafts offers standard RF modules 

for operation in the license-free ISM bands 

at 315 / 433 / 429 / 868 /915 / 2450 MHz. 

The company provides compact embedded 

modules that are easy to integrate 

and easy to use, at with the shortest 

possible time-to-market. Radiocrafts is 

the market leader on Wireless M-Bus 

for Automatic Meter Reading. Radiocrafts 

have pin compatible modules for several 

wireless technologies 

Contact: www.radiocrafts.com 

KNX Handbook now in 13 languages! 

Handbook for Home and Building control 

The KNX handbook has already 

been translated into Chinese, 

Croatian, Dutch, English, Finnish, 

French, German, Italian, Norwegian, 

Perisan, Russian, Swedish 

and Spanish. 

The handbook introduces the 

reader to the KNX system and 

common applications. 

This 5th edition addresses beginners 

as well as professionals who 

already have a basic knowledge of 

home and building control based 

on KNX. 

You can order the book for 

24,90 E plus shipping from: 

For order: http://onlineshop.knx.org 

KNX association 

De Kleetlaan 5 Bus 11 

B - 1831 Diegem-Brüssel 

Belgium 



New KNX Products 

b.a.b-technologie GmbH 

EnOcean eibPort 

basalte 

auro 

B.E.G. Brück Electronic GmbH 

B.E.G. dali/KNX Gateway 

The new eibPort combines the wireless 

EnOcean technology with KNX and is 

offering the gateway functions and its well 

known visualisation at the same time. The 

EnOcean components are perfect for the 

refitting of KNX plants. With the new 

eibPort people are able to combine the 

Smart Metering KNX products with the 

energy saving EnOcean devices. In this 

way energy efficiency also takes place in 

the automation system itself. 

Contact: www.bab-tec.de 

basalte introduces its new KNX motion 

detector Auro. With its completely flat 

design and extremely low visible height 

(1mm), Auro will fit the requirements for 

integrating the detector into any decor. 

With its diameter of only 52 mm, Auro 

is currently one of the smallest motion 

detectors on the market. Auro integrates 

a lux sensor for light-dependent control, 

and connects directly to KNX using the 

integrated bus coupler. It also integrates 

a temperature sensor. Auro is good news 

for architects as well as consumers, as the 

flat design makes it almost invisible. Auro 

fits basalte´s philosophy of simplicity, 

quality, and subtle excellence. 

Contact: www.basalte.be 

Thanks to this gateway, up to 64 DALI- 

ECG in a maximum of 16 groups can be 

triggered via KNX. The ECG-activation 

can be made with three processes: 

One possibility is a push button on the 

device, a second one the B.E.G. DALIprogramming 

tool. The third possibility is 

an integrated web browser which mainly 

supports DALI/KNX Gateway 2 IP. Thus, 

the assignment of the ECG can simply be 

done with a Smartphone via WLAN. The 

device can also trigger single ECG. 

Contact: www.beg-luxomat.com 

basalte 

deseo 

B.E.G. Brück Electronic GmbH 

B.E.G. lUXOMat ® 

Pd9-dIM-KNX/EIB-Fc 

Bleu comm’ azur EUrl 

ProKNX-IPi gateway 

basalte presents the new Deseo room 

controller. This latest novelty combines 

simplicity, ease of use and technology 

into an innovative design, within the 

dimensions of a standard lighting switch. 

The integrated 1,7" LED display allows 

the operation of all functions in a very 

simple and intuitive way. With one single 

touch, it is possible to operate any 

lighting circuit, control different scenes, 

operate the central music system, control 

the sunscreens, or operate the heating, 

air conditioning and ventilation system 

using the built-in thermostat. The tactile 

technology, typical for basalte products, 

permits the control of all these functions 

with extreme ease of use in a sleek and 

refined design. 

Contact: www.basalte.be 

The mini-presence detector LUXOMAT ® 

PD9-DIM-KNCX/EIB-FC is now available 

in version 4.0. This version contains a 

switching exit or two dimming exits in 

order to trigger actuators. Calibrating 

the light value is easier thanks to a 

reflection coefficient and a correction 

value. In addition, the device offers 

two brightness-independent switching 

channels which send 1Bit telegrams in a 

delayed or undelayed manner in order to 

switch objects or show presence. These 

channels can now also be controlled by 

button. The false ceiling detector is one 

of the smallest motion detectors of B.E.G. 

with a size of only Ø 25mm (without 

ring), making it perfect for use in offices. 

Contact: www.beg-luxomat.com 

The ProKNX-IPi gateway with new 

ProKNX iPhone Applications on App 

Store – HD version will be available on 

03 / 2011. Find the advantages of these 

visualizations: no server will be needed to 

access to your bus, free “ProKNX” iPhone 

Application, connect up to 10 devices at 

the same time with 100% feedback, and 

establish your personal configuration in 

a text file – no programming language, 

no GUI editor necessary. Features: ON/ 

OFF, dimming, shutters, recall and store 

KNX scenes, define your own iPhone 

scenes. Download the configuration to 

all of your iPhones with the pin number 

that you will get. You can program your 

installation with ETS3 or ETS4 using this 

ProKNX gateway. 

Contact: www.proknx.com 


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BMS – Building Management 

Systems 

Small high-performance 

server for KNX systems 

Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH 

solo ® controls 

cd Innovation 

Maestro -MS3 

The industrial-DIN-rail server of BMS is 

inconspicuous, but has it all: the processor 

is an Intel Atom 1.1 GHz, but has a 

power consumption maximum of 5.9 watt. 

Therefore the operating costs stay below 

10 € a year! The mini has two USB ports, 

LAN, WLAN, a monitor port, two GB of 

RAM, two GB flash memory which can 

be expanded by an additional industrial 

mini-SD memory card and communicates 

directly to the KNX system via LAN. 

Small and wear-free components were 

used to ensure a five year warranty. The 

BMS-Server works with the embedded 

system from Microsoft “WES 2009” and 

is offered with 230 V power supply. 

Contact: www.bms-solutions.de 

Switching, dimming, use of blinds or light 

scenes – the functions of the new solo ® 

controls are varied. Each rocker, which 

is available as a version with 1,2 or 4 

controls with color schemes owning two 

LEDs, indicate the status of the connected 

device. The innovative RGB-LED technology 

follows the intuitive color concept 

from Busch-Jaeger. For ease of reference, 

the push buttons can be provided with 

accompanying pictographs. The connection 

between switches and KNX-devices 

is made in combination with the respective 

bus coupler 6120/12-101 and 6120/13. 

Contact: www.busch-jaeger.com 

The MS3 is an extremely powerful and 

flexible control center for the KNX system 

and an ultimate gateway between 

KNX and other systems, as it controls 

them using RS232, RS485, IP and IR. 

The MS3 is a web and smart phone 

server utilizing the same unmatched, 

user friendly, Maestro GUI, simplifying 

control of home and building systems. It 

provides all essential functions: schedule 

and macro manager, powerful function 

blocks controller, events logger and a 

KNXnetIP gateway. The MS3 has 2 integral 

RS232/RS485 ports enabling two 

way control of external systems such as 

multimedia and VRV A/C systems. The 

Maestro script language modules enable 

writing of complex protocols and energy 

management algorithms. 

Contact: www.cdinnovation.com 

BUScH-JaEGEr ElEKtrO GMBH 

Busch-triton ® 

cd Innovation 

Maestro - MtS3-S 

comm-tec 

KNX Gateway 

for rtI aV control Solutions 

The new generation of the Busch-triton ® 

sensors now offers even more features. 

A bus coupler and an infrared receiver 

are directly integrated. The individual 

rocker of the multi-function elements 

can be programmed flexibly. Each side 

can trigger separate functions; there 

are 3 rockers and thus a 6-fold control. 

Busch-triton ® is available in different 

variants with one, three or five rockers, 

with or without RTC function. You can 

label each individual button. The subtle 

lighting provides orientation. The five 

color variants of Busch-triton ® offer an 

alternative for any environment. 

Contact: www.busch-jaeger.com 

The MTS3 is an extremely powerful and 

flexible control center for KNX and an 

ultimate gateway between KNX and other 

systems, as it controls them using RS232, 

RS485, IP or IR. 

The MTS3 is a web and smart phone server. 

It has an integrated microphone and 

speakers and performs videophone/intercom 

calls using SIP. In addition it facilitates: 

IP camera video stream presentations, 

schedule and macro manager, powerful 

function blocks controller, events logger 

and is a KNXnetIP gateway. The MTS3 

has 2 integral RS232/RS485 ports enabling 

two way control of external systems such 

as multimedia and VRV A/C systems. The 

Maestro script language enables writing of 

complex protocols and energy management 

algorithms. 

Contact: www.cdinnovation.com 

With the new Gateway and the related 

driver you are able to 2-way control your 

KNX installations via RTI. The seamless 

integration of your building control system 

with a professional and affordable 

media control solution isn’t a difficult task 

any longer. COMM-TEC provides you, 

free of charge, 2-way driver for use with 

any RTI control processors of the XP- 

Series. All KNX functions and feedback 

appear in the RTI programming software. 

Easy drag & drop programming lets you 

select which control commands will be 

used and the feedback you will see on 

the touch panel. You can either design a 

customized GUI or you simply use the 

existing templates for HVAC. 

Contact: www.comm-tec.de 



cONtrOltronic GmbH 

GS Glass touch Sensor 

dEHN + SÖHNE GmbH + co. KG 

BUStector 

denro aG 

dynamic lighting management 

with lumiStage from denro 

The KNX Glass Touch Sensor offers 

innovative technology in ambitious design. 

With its intuitive control concept, the 

KNX Glass Touch Sensor enables particularly 

easy handling of even extensive 

functions. The unique design assimilates 

harmoniously with any environment. 

Through the integration of lighting, blind 

and media control, room thermostat, 

scene management, timer and IR receiver, 

the possibilities of room automation are 

significantly extended. Different variants 

from 1-fold to 12-fold sensor via pure 

room temperature control through to 

multi-function device are available. Object-specific 

design adjustments provide 

an ideal solution for hotel, functional and 

residential buildings. 

Contact: www.controltronic.de 

The discharge capacity, protective effect 

and design of the BUStector from DEHN 

+ SÖHNE, specialist in lightning and surge 

protection, is adapted to the installation 

environment of the KNX (EIB) bus. Like 

a regular bus terminal, the BUStector 

can be plugged onto the bus terminal 

pins of a terminal device and wired with 

the existing connecting cables. The BU- 

Stector especially protects line and area 

couplers and is also suitable for gateways 

and sensors. 

Contact: www.dehn.de 

Beautifully simple, simply beautiful - this 

best describes what denro AG brings to 

LED lighting control. With the LumiStage 

LED4C, denro offers a LED dimming 

actuator that controls four LED light 

color channels within complex lighting 

systems. An integrated microcontroller 

enables lighting programs including 

variations of sequence, color, hold and 

fading defined for each channel. Control 

settings are carried out with the denro 

ONE RoomController, with other KNX 

room control devices or via WLAN and 

I-Pod Touch. LumiStage is compatible 

with voltage-controlled LED lighting or 

with constant current, high-power LED 

configurations. 

Contact: www.denro.com 

cONtrOltronic GmbH 

ct.1.1.1 

KNX configuration tool 

denro aG 

denro ONE roomcontroller 

with KNX and enOcean 

dIVUS 

Optima app. 

The KNX Configuration Tool is practical 

for fast and convenient commissioning of 

KNX components. The connection to the 

KNX bus is processed via connectors. 

When using the connection module 

CM.1.1.1, the KNX connections can also 

simply be plugged on the distribution side. 

The integrated KNX power supply is 

switchable, so KNX components can also 

be programmed without existing KNXinfrastructure. 

Because of the wireless 

connection to ETS, you can move freely 

with the notebook during programming. 

With its compact dimensions and the 

included toolbox, the KNX Configuration 

Tool is the ideal companion for all system 

integrators. 

Contact: www.controltronic.de 

denro AG will release its multiple awardwinning 

flagship model, the denro ONE 

RoomController in Quarter 2 of 2011, 

also available in the KNX / enOcean 

version, offering customers additional 

enOcean gateway functionality. The denro 

ONE RoomController stands out with its 

excellent technology that is intuitive to use 

and its clean and functional design. Users 

can control lighting, power, heating, air 

conditioning, ventilation, blinds and home 

entertainment from this one powerful 

control panel. The enOcean version of 

the denro ONE RoomController offers 

even greater flexibility by its wireless 

networking capability. 

Contact: www.denro.com 

With the DIVUS OPTIMA app you can 

control your home automation system 

even when you are on the road. Use 

your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in order 

to supervise and control the functions of 

your home via Wi-Fi or UMTS. The app 

acts as a client software that connects 

to one of the products of the DIVUS 

KNXCONTROL family and thereby 

gives you access to your KNX system. 

Thanks to the simple interface of the 

DIVUS OPTIMA app, you have a good 

handle on all functions of your system. 

Not only lightning control is possible; 

even HVAC control, irrigation, energy 

management and much more can easily 

be managed remotely. 

Contact: www.divus.eu 


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easyMOBIZ mobile It solutions 

GmbH 

aycontrol KNX plus 

Eelectron spa 

Eelecta - KNX push-button 

module 4 channels + 4input + 

temperature sensor 

EIBMarKt GmbH 

current limiter module 

640ma 

ayControl is the professional KNX 

control for iPhone and iPad. A userfriendly 

multimedia integration, e.g. via 

Squeezebox, was added in the latest 

version. Unlike other mobile visualisation, 

ayControl ® KNX is fast, intuitive and puts 

you in control. Neither complex server 

structures nor dedicated hardware is 

required. Use this native iPhone / iPad 

app together with any standard KNX 

IP-router or KNX IP-interface. Highlights: 

create visualisation instantly on the go 

including KNX, DMX, RGB, IP cam and 

multimedia support. Free PC configuration 

software (with ETS import) available. 

Be more efficient with ayControl KNX 

and Multimedia. Test it now. Free app 

with limited functionality available. 

Contact: www.ayControl.com/knx 

Eelectron enters the residential world 

with the eelecta ® range, fully based on 

KNX. The range consists of KNX switches 

and a touch panel. Available in 3 colors 

(white, silver and black), Eelecta switches 

feature a central cross, which customizes 

the switch with different finishes, and 

multiform switch covers. The front has 

5 LED status indicators freely configurable 

by ETS, one for each button channel 

plus the corner LED which is useful for 

night localization. The Eelecta Switch is 

available in models with 4 or 8 channels, 

with or without temperature sensor to 

work with a room thermostat, with or 

without four rear free inputs to interface 

a slave version of the product or other 

conventional switches. 

Contact: www.eelectron.com 

The Current limiter module 640mA 

serves to limit the current for the power 

supply of KNX lines (building automation) 

using KNX compliant power packs 

that can provide more than 640mA. This 

current has to be limited to 640mA to 

meet the KNX standards. To achieve 

this special feature, an electronic fuse 

has been integrated that limits the line 

current to 640mA. In addition, a LED 

shows the current supply status. 

Contact: www.eibmarkt.de 

easyMOBIZ mobile It solutions 

GmbH 

ayMonitor KNX 

Eelectron spa 

IO88E01KNX – universal 

module 8 input / 8 output 

Electroacustica General Iberica 

S.a 

40580 KNX Interface 

ayMonitor KNX is a free, simple and 

powerful mobile KNX diagnostic tool for 

the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. 

Analyze errors easily and solve problems 

quickly while being on the move in the 

building. Monitor any bus traffic and 

even send packets to the KNX bus. 

This free app can save you hours! Just 

download ayMonitor from the Apple 

App Store onto your device and immediately 

connect to your KNX system via 

Wi-Fi. Requirements: KNX IP-router or 

KNX IP-interface and a WiFi router or 

Access Point. 

Contact: www.ayControl.com/knx 

IO88E01KNX is a DIN RAIL 8 binary 

inputs and 8 binary 16a relay outputs 

module. Useful to interface commands, 

loads for any kind of applications. Device 8 

outputs on board can be configured: independently 

for load control, independently 

for ON / OFF or continuous switching 

(PWM) for electric valves (solenoid actuators), 

in pairs for the management of roller 

shutters and blinds; up to 4 channels, in 

pairs for management of motor reductor 

or for solenoid valves with 3-point control 

or for ventilating grille; up to 4 channels, 

fan coil actuator for 2/4 pipes systems for 

heating / cooling with 3 speed motors) 

(uses relay from 1 to 5). 

Contact: www.eelectron.com 

EGi launches the 40580 KNX Interface 

to communicate its Domos2 Multiroom 

Audio System with any home or building 

automation system based on KNX. Communication 

objects belong to 3 groups: audio 

and intercom, entry phone and relays. 

Both stack and application have been fully 

developed by the EGi R&D Department. 

Thanks to this new interface Domos2 

can easily be integrated into an existing 

KNX-based system. Audio functions such 

as volume control, source selection or 

micro activation can be managed at the 

touch of a button. Integration of audio into 

home automation has never been so easy. 

Contact: www.egiaudio.com 



Elsner Elektronik GmbH 

KNX tH-B-UP Indoor Sensor 

with temperature control 

Embedded Systems 

Universal differential 

temperature controller 

ESa elettronica 

New Visualyser frames 

KNX TH-B-UP is a thermometer/hygrometer 

monitoring heating, cooling and 

ventilation at the same time. The sensor 

is integrated into the switch program of 

the building. Therefore, the unit can be 

obtained in white, anthracite, aluminum 

and stainless steel colors. The temperature 

required for the room can be set 

directly on the unit using two buttons. 

High convenience is ensured, as the users 

can regulate the climate themselves. Current 

values are shown on the screen, and 

at request even the data received via the 

bus can be displayed (e.g. time). These 

basic requirements, as well as switch 

outputs, logic links and PI regulators, 

are set through the KNX software ETS. 

Contact: www.elsner-elektronik.de 

The first KNX product for «green energy» 

market: Universal differential temperature 

controller for thermo solar, heating 

and air conditioning systems. It uses the 

benefits of KNX as a distributed system 

using external temperature sensors, 

which can be placed anywhere in the 

installation. Includes advanced features 

like collector overheat (active cooling) 

and frost protection, pump speed control 

using PWM modulation, heat quantity 

meter interface connection and has a builtin 

web-based visualization and reporting 

system with additional mobile version for 

iOS and Android devices. 

Contact: www.openrb.com 

Visualyser frames, available for all products 

including the YX PC-based series, 

fit with the new aesthetic look seen in 

contemporary style home models: aesthetics 

meet necessity merging into a form of 

technology that is soft and non-invasive. 

ESA Visualyser products can be easily 

wall-mounted and appear to be tight wall 

mounts in order to create a system that 

becomes part of your home. Everything 

has been studied to simplify the installation 

process, using standard and worldwide 

available wall boxes and interchangeable 

plate frames with magnetic hooking. ESA 

products are the result of an avant-garde 

system of production designed to make 

quality a cutting edge solution reality. 

Contact: www.esahmi.com 

Elsner Elektronik GmbH 

Multifunctional KNX 

actuator S4-B10 

ESa elettronica 

Visualyser yXd 

Exor International, Inc. 

domiOP eBIS413 

On each of the four KNX S4-B10 outputs 

either one drive (up/down) or two 

switchable devices (ON/OFF) can be 

connected. The actuator can control 

blinds, but also, for instance, the light. 

With the integrated automatic shading 

mechanism, facade control is possible 

for each drive, including sun position and 

slat tracking. Locking, priority settings 

and scene memory top off the settings 

options. The operating time of the drives 

is determined via power metering and 

their position is recorded. KNX S4-B10 

offers ten binary inputs for actuator and 

bus push buttons. 

Contact: www.elsner-elektronik.de 

Visualyser YXD series brings you the 

power of home automation. Touch 

screen display is up to 15", low consuming 

FANLESS processors (Intel Celeron and 

Atom) having the possibility of choosing 

between hard disk drive and solid state 

disk in serial ATA technology or industrial 

compact flash. Modular architecture for 

all uses and choice of operating systems 

to best meet your needs are available. 

Avant-garde audio features are combinet 

with integrated stereo speakers and 

high-sensitivity microphone on front. 

Integrated KNX port allowing being 

easily adapted to public buildings, hotels, 

hospitals and complex infrastructures in 

general. 

Contact: www.esahmi.com 

Certified KNX DomiOPeBIS Series 400 

HMI products are able to deliver top performance 

with low power consumption, 

combining state-of-the-art features and an 

outstanding design. Intuitive to use, they 

are the ideal choice for all demanding 

HMI applications in building automation, 

in terms of remote monitoring, control 

and program for more comfortable living. 

The eBIS413 features a bright 13.3" 

widescreen TFT display, which can offer 

high resolution with 64K colors. JMobile, 

innovative HMI software, with its rich 

set of visualisation features optimised 

for building automation completes the 

DomiOP eBIS413. 

Contact: www.exorint.net 


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FS cables 

External Grade armoured 

certified KNX cable 

GePro 

KNX-taB 7 with key switch 

GEwISS S.p.a. 

chorus touch KNX 

push buttons 

The KNX certified cable from FS Cables 

is now available in a steel wire armoured 

(SWA) version. Using the standard green 

2 x 2 x 0.8mm KNX cable as a base, the 

cable features a tough, PE inner sheath 

and 0.9mm solid galvanised steel wires 

cased in a heavy waterproof PE jacket. 

The armoured KNX cable from FS Cables 

is ideal for installations where physical 

damage, vandalism or rodent attack could 

cause the KNX system to fail. It is also 

suitable for direct burial in the ground. 

Contact: www.fscables.com/knx 

The tableau KNX-TAB 8 is now available 

with a key switch. This can be programmed 

with ETS (2, 3 or 4). If selected, the 

objects for the switches and LEDs are 

hidden. The key switch can send one 

group address to two independent objects. 

A cyclic transmission at ON, OFF 

or ON and OFF every second to every 

24 hours is also adjustable. The device is 

directly connected to the KNX system. 

The key switch is available as "in one or 

both positions removable" version. In this 

version, buttons and key switch on a seal 

are mounted between the front plate to 

increase protection. 

Contact: www.gepro-mv.de 

GEWISS launches the news Chorus 

Touch KNX pushbutton switches with 

3/6 channels for lights, dimmers, shutters 

and scenes via KNX. Combined with 

Chorus FLAT 3-module plates, entirely 

manufactured in glass, the new GEWISS 

push-buttons are available in black or 

white. Each channel has a touch command 

identified by a universal symbol and a LED 

which can be configured by colour (blue/ 

amber) and intensity. It is possible to 

have an acoustic feedback on command; 

moreover, a temperature sensor sends 

measured values via KNX BUS. Available 

in S-Mode and E-Mode versions, the 

push-buttons are powered directly by the 

BUS, connected to a standard TP black/ 

red terminal and installed in 3-module 

flush-mounting boxes. 

Contact: www.gewiss.com 

FS cables 

External Grade certified 

KNX cable 

GePro 

KNX-taB 16/2 

with two-coloured lEd 

Guangzhou Hedong Electronic 

co., ltd (Hdl) 

dMX recorder 

To cope with the increasing range of 

demanding external installations, FS 

Cables now offer a duct grade twisted 

pair KNX certified cable with a tough, 

black, UV resistant polyethylene (PE) 

waterproof jacket over the standard LSHF 

inner sheath. The durable PE jacket not 

only protects the cable from moisture 

but also adds to the physical strength of 

the cable, important when the cable is 

pulled through ducts often over hundreds 

of meters. The cable can be installed in 

exposed external positions where the 

jacket gives both mechanical and environmental 

protection, as PE offers very good 

sunlight resistance. Common applications 

are clipping to masts, running up the sides 

of buildings, or across roofs. 

Contact: www.fscables.com/knx 

Since January 2011, the 16/32 LED 

button panels have been supplied with 

completely new hardware. Equipped 

with an additional microprocessor, now 

two-color LEDs can be controlled. The 

voltage range of the auxiliary voltage has 

been increased from 12V DC to 30V 

DC. This ensures a constant brightness 

of the LEDs. The power consumption 

of the auxiliary voltage is 40 mA at 30V 

and is much brighter than the previous 

versions. The build in depth is reduced, 

for an easier KNX-connection. The 

improved KNX connection contributes 

to this, which is installed directly to the 

right of the auxiliary voltage terminal on 

all new GePro panels. 

Contact: www.gepro-mv.de 

DMX Recorder design controls DMX 

equipments like LED lights, moving head, 

dimmer. The external DMX show can be 

recorded in the DMX recorder by DMX 

input line or Art-net DMX stream. The 

show stored in the module can also be 

played back by using any kind of KNX 

panel. The module can also be configured 

as a standard 48 channel dimmer; it has 

channel dimming, scene, sequence etc. 

The record time goes up to four hours. 

Contact: www.hdlchina.com 



Guangzhou Hedong Electronic 

co., ltd (Hdl) 

dimmer series 

Jung 

KNX Facility Pilot 

Mdt technologies GmbH 

aKH-0400.01/ aKH-0800.01 

Heating actuator 

The dimmer series consist of four types: 

six channel, four channel, two channel and 

one channel. All the dimmers use MOSFET 

for trailing edge dimming control. It has 

the ability to protect the dimmer when 

short circuit or overheating occurs and 

can use dimming in scenes. 

Contact: www.hdlchina.com 

JUNG presents the Facility Pilot. The 

support of mobile devices such as iPhones, 

iPads etc. that was started last year has 

been systematically continued. The new 

KNX editor fully enables the ETS4 project 

import and the extended representation 

of group addresses up to 16 bit. Moreover, 

the new visualisation editor has a ‘library’ 

of display and operating elements at its 

disposal. They are based on the new, 

uniform JUNG operator interface which 

has been introduced for all display devices 

for the purpose of simple and intuitive 

operation. They enable the convenient 

creation of visualisations through the use 

of manufacturer templates and models. 

Contact: www.jung.de 

The new MDT heating actuators 

control four channels (2TE) or eight 

channels(4TE). Each channel controls up 

to five electro-thermal-actuators. The 

heating actuator can use 1-bit or 8-bit 

values for input. A special feature is the 

integrated temperature controller, which 

allows using a temperature sensor only for 

input, lowering the cost. The controller 

has comfort-, night-and frost protection 

operation. Functions like summer/winter, 

emergency operation for missing cyclical 

input values, short/overload detection, 

objects for heating request and a force 

fit protection are integrated. 

Contact: www.mdt.automation.com 

Irca Spa - Zoppas Industries 

Needo Monolithe 

Jung 

KNX Universal dimming 

actuators 

Mdt technologies GmbH 

Vc-0701.02/ Vc-1001.02 7" / 

10" Visucontrol touch-Panels 

MONOLITHE is the latest product 

from the stylish range of high efficiency 

electric radiators NEEDO. This model 

combines heating and decorative lighting 

integrated in the same element as a 

new perspective for the interior design. 

Thanks to the futuristic design based on 

the patented technology ACS - Advanced 

Condensing System - MONOLITHE offers 

unparalleled performances of speed, heat 

diffusion and LED lighting. The device is 

provided with an on-board electronic 

regulation system connectable to the 

KNX bus and easily configurable with 

ETS. This enables KNX installations to 

provide unique heating and lighting system 

monitoring in real time for energy 

consumption and power requirements. 

Contact: www.needo.eu 

The KNX universal 1-fold, 2-fold and 

4-fold dimming actuators from JUNG 

regulate the dimming and switching of 

LV incandescent lamps, 230 V halogen 

lamps as well as LV halogen lamps with 

inductive transformers or TRONIC 

transformers. In the case of all three 

dimming actuators, manual operation is 

possible via the integrated keypad – this 

is particularly practical during the commissioning 

stage. Additional features: the 

1-fold dimming actuator can also be used 

as a speed controller for single-phase 

motors. In the case of the 4-fold dimming 

actuator, an increase in the output power 

is achieved through the parallel switching 

of the outputs. 

Contact: www.jung.de 

The new VisuControls Touch-Panels can 

be used to visualise the actual building 

condition, for interactive control and automatic 

control without external server. 

Here are the important features: Logical 

function/calculations with Java Script, 

email messages, message history, chart 

function, comfortable astro timer, library 

with scalable and dynamic icons/push 

buttons, graphic integration with active 

push buttons, web server for remote 

control and service, multimedia control 

via TCP/IP and UDP, mobile support for 

IPhone/IPad, Support of IP-camera, display 

of internet pages e.g. weather, newsfeeds, 

application samples for fast adaption. 

Contact: www.mdt.automation.com 


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Multidomo Networks 

Metering for Iphone 

Netxautomation Software GmbH 

NEtxlaB ® Voyager Global 

Visualization iVoyager 

in appStore 

Newron System Sa 

doGate 

Multidomo Metering ® is software for 

metering management, including data 

collection and storage, analysis and 

charting, alerts management and reports 

management. This new client application 

for Multidomo Metering Server is a web 

application designed for the iPhone, but 

it can be used for other mobile devices 

like Android and iPad. End users can 

access their metering data from LAN or 

the internet (port forwarding needed). 

This web application can be installed on 

the iPhone desktop as a native application. 

Product features: navigate through 

buildings, navigate through areas, display 

consumptions by families, filter by day, 

month and year and simple charts. 

Contact: www.multidomo.com/metering 

Multidomo Networks 

Metering Email reporting 

Since 1/12/2010 you can download the 

iVoyager from the AppStore. Now Global 

Visualisation is really complete. In addition 

to the usual Voyager Smart Clients for 

good value Windows CE panels and Web 

clients for worldwide access, you can now 

easily use iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch 

for your visualisation projects. Using 

the NETxLAB Voyager server with the 

integrated editor, you can access the full 

functionality of the classic OPC Server 

3.5, and also manage the SmartVoyager 

clients and create the visualisation projects. 

The diversity of KNX projects is 

nearly unlimited. 

Contact: www.netxautomation.com 

Netxautomation Software GmbH 

new version for NEtxKNX ® 

OPc Server 3.5 

doGate is a dual IP automation server: it 

acquires information from KNX, BACnet, 

LonWorks, Modbus, M-Bus, OPC, and 

serves the datapoints to BACnet server 

or OPC server. It also behaves as a universal 

gateway to translate any datapoint 

of any protocol. It embeds a scheduler 

managing every datapoint of every protocol. 

doGate supports KNX IP tunnelling, 

KNX IP routing and USB interfaces. It understands 

the complete KNX datatypes. 

It is delivered with free management 

software able to create a database from 

ETS and automatically perform gateway 

from Excel sheets. doGate is a universal 

infrastructure component able to create 

a standard BMS system managing every 

device of every manufacturer in any open 

protocol. 

Contact: www.domoov.com 

Newron System Sa 

doMoov OPc server 

Multidomo Metering is software for 

metering management, including data 

collection and storage, analysis and 

charting, alerts management and reports 

management. Since version 1.4, Metering 

can send reports automatically by email; 

i.e. it can send energy cost summaries to 

Head of Finance or automatically send 

consumptions summaries to each tenant 

in a building. Contents are grouped by 

building, area and kind of device, and 

filtered by measure of consumption. 

Reporting options: select period (day/ 

month/year), select consumption (all or 

just one), select building (all or just one), 

select area (all or just one), select data 

(Total, Max, Min, average). 

Contact: www.multidomo.com/metering 

Get the latest features through free 

update: 

• VNET interface for optimal connection 

with tunneling to the Voyager 4.1 OPC. 

• LUA script engine for programming 

additional logic functions using simple 

scripts. 

• Quick support tool for convenient 

remote support with TeamViewer 

software. 

• Server Info Items for convenient and 

quick overview of server properties. 

• Geo Data Interface for sun position, 

sunrise and sunset time, current moon 

phase. 

As the holder of a license for OPC Server 

3.5 you can upgrade to the latest version 

and get all these features for free to your 

existing version. 

Contact: www.netxautomation.com 

doMoov OPC server for KNX is a cost 

effective and enhanced OPC server for 

KNX. It supports KNX IP tunnelling, KNX 

IP routing and USB interfaces. It includes 

a scheduler with a simple and effective interface. 

It also performs gateway functions 

between lines if no routing is available. 

It also offers a powerful, multithread 

and multichannel data acquisition engine 

enabling enhanced performances. It reads 

the network, traps telegrams from groups 

value previously programmed in ETS. It 

understands every KNX data type and 

fully interfaces with ETS database. As 

leverage that OPC server is available in 

multiprotocol version where you can 

also get LonWorks, BACnet, Modbus 

and M-Bus devices. 

Contact: www.domoov.com 



preussen automation 

dimME KNX-Series 

Siemens aG 

Infrared system 

Siemens Schweiz aG 

Synco living 

preussen automation introduces a new 

KNX dimmer family. The DimME KNX- 

Series provide the convenience of switching 

and dimming lights. Dimmers are 

available in three versions with up to four 

channels. Cost: 250 Euro net. The KNX 

DimME dimmers can easily control up to 

16 scenes. preussen automation offers the 

dimmer in three versions: with DimME 

S1 KNX is a 1-channel dimmer, DimME 

S2 KNX or DimME S4 KNX have two 

or respectively four channels. With the 

dimmers one, two or four independent 

groups of light can be dimmed if necessary. 

Contact: www.preussen-automation.de 

The new products of the gamma instabus 

building management systems range 

allow room functions such as lighting, 

sun protection and room climate to 

be conveniently and reliably controlled 

by means of infrared (IR). IR control is 

particularly suitable for environments in 

which radio solutions are not permitted 

for legal or technical reasons, for example 

hospitals. The system is based upon 

a significantly more reliable industrial 

transmission technology than standard 

infrared technologies. The IR system thus 

also represents an optimal alternative to 

radio remote control systems in office 

buildings because it ensures fault-free 

operation in rooms with a high level of 

radio traffic. 

Contact: www.siemens.com/gamma 

Siemens Building Technologies Division 

complements its Home Automation 

System Synco living by two new central 

apartment units QAX903 and QAX913. 

They have been designed for intelligent 

control of heating, ventilation and air 

conditioning (HVAC) systems, lighting and 

blinds in apartments. The new products 

offer energy savings in apartments of up 

to 30 percent without loss of comfort and 

well-being. The two new models provide 

integrated acquisition of consumption 

data of energy and water – an interesting 

aspect for owners and administrations of 

rented apartments in multi-family houses. 

Contact: www.sbt.siemens.com 

radiocrafts aS 

KNX rF module 

rc1180-KNX 

Siemens aG 

GaMMa N 502/02 

combination switch actuator 

Somfy 

KNX Sun Protection central 

controller 

The RC1180-KNX from Radiocrafts is the 

smallest KNX RF module in the Home 

and Building Automation market. The 

embedded protocol supports KNX-RF 

1.1 and KNX Ready and can be used for 

unidirectional and bidirectional devices. 

The module will also support KNX Multi 

mode and has re-transmitter features. It 

conforms to EN 50090 (ISO/IEC 14543- 

3), EN 300220, EN 301489 and EN 60950. 

The module operates in the 868 MHz 

band, using Listen Before Talk (LBT) 

to reduce collisions. The module offers 

automatic battery supervision, signal 

strength information and is a surfacemounted 

high performance transceiver 

module measuring only 12.7 x 25.4 x 3.3 

mm for an easy integration into sensors 

or actuators. 

Contact: www.radiocrafts.com 

The new N 502/02 combination switch 

actuator makes it possible to detect and 

transmit switching states as well as to 

switch devices and lighting. The compact 

device can be used autonomously or networked 

via KNX. The space requirement 

of just 8 MW is minimal. The scope of 

functions has been increased once again 

compared to preceding models. The 

inputs and outputs in a KNX installation 

are user-assignable using the Engineering 

Tool Software (ETS) and can perform 

functions independently of one another. 

For sun protection control in residential 

and non-residential buildings, Siemens 

offers the N 501 combination shutter/ 

blind actuator in addition to the N 502/02 

combination switch actuator. 

Contact: www.siemens.com/gamma 

The control of sun protection is really simpleto 

integrate in a KNX Bus system with 

the new animeo KNX Master Control 

by Somfy. The animeo KNX Operating 

Software makes this possible and with its 

intuitive operating and a visual interface, 

starting up and controlling the facades 

has never been easier. The settings in the 

ETS software are also much easier. The 

KNX sun protection central controller 

can manage 20 different blind applications 

and windows as well as 16 zones and 

can also be extended up to 32 or more 

facade areas. The Somfy weather station, 

including the wind direction sensor, can 

be integrated directly in the central controller 

and all sensor values are visualised 

in the animeo KNX Operating Software. 

Contact: www.somfy-architecture.com 


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Somfy 

Motor controller 

for plug-in connectors 

taPKO technologies GmbH 

KIMaip – easy-to-use 

KNX interface module 

theben aG 

Ot Opentherm interface 

for KNX 

The new animeo KNX 4 AC Motor 

Controller by Somfy is designed for Wago 

Winsta plug-in connectors. The Motor 

Controller is suitable for on-wall installation 

and can control four individually parameterable 

motors. Eight local push-button 

inputs can be used as KNX binary inputs, 

thus enabling universal functions such as 

´Venetian blinds´, ´switch´, ´dim´, or ´send 

value´. In addition, with the KNX radio 

receiver, the room brightness can be set 

exactly with a scroll wheel, e.g. switching 

and dimming according to individual user 

wishes. The Motor Controller can also be 

easily combined with with the new Somfy 

sun protection central control, animeo 

KNX Master Control. 

Contact: www.somfy-architecture.com 

Access to the KIMaip from your application 

controller is achieved via simple 

bi-directional 2-wire bus (I2C). The KI- 

Maip module, based on their successful 

technology platform KAI, consists of a 

microcontroller running KAIstack, the 

certified KNX communication stack and 

KAIphys the high performance KNX interface. 

KIMaip may supply energy to the 

application controller and your hardware 

(max. 0,4W). KIMaip reduces time-tomarket 

by making it easy to implement 

KNX functionality. A further advantage 

is the free generic database. Of course 

an evaluation kit is available. 

Contact: www.tapko.de 

The Theben KNX OT box connects the 

OT BUS commonly available with gas 

terms to the KNX BUS. The interface can 

be used as the master for the OpenTherm 

heater in combination with a KNX individual 

room control. At the same time, 

it is possible to issue OT box commands 

for boiler control to the boiler control 

via the KNX. A new feature is the ability 

to not only run pilot room control but 

also maximize feed as required involving 

all rooms. Heating service water with a 

solar power system is equally efficient 

as the amount of sunshine expected 

according to weather forecasts can be 

taken into account. 

Contact: www.theben.de 

t2M2 

KNX touchpanel 7" 

with Visualization 

tci GmbH 

iBiento 

theben HtS aG 

Presence detector 

Planocentro KNX 

7" Touch with visualisation! The new 

T2M2 Touch with 7 " TFT and the already 

integrated visualization EisBär CE offers 

an excellent price-performance. It could 

be connected to the Bus with a standard 

KNX-IP Interface (external). Power 

supply 110-230V (internally). With the 

visualization EisBär CE you can design 

up to 10 pages and 500 components with 

all necessary functions. Button switch, 

image switch, controller, touch-point 

input, background graphics, web browser, 

graphical logic, sequences and light scenes 

are just some of many possibilities. Of 

course, with low power consumption. 

Contact: www.easyKNX.de 

With the iBiento, tci demonstrates today 

how future concepts with comfort and safety 

functions can be implemented – from 

operating functions in the home area and 

audio and lighting control in conference 

rooms up to extensive comfort services 

in hotel rooms. The PC-based system 

has a power-saving Intel Atom CPU 

and runs on Windows 7. A wide range 

of application software allows flexible 

configurations according to individual 

specifications. The user friendly 9 inch 

multi touch display permits an extra 

comfortable multi-finger operation. The 

iBiento combines these possible applications 

with a timeless, elegant design and 

maximum energy efficiency. 

Contact: www.tci.de 

The ThebenHTS PlanoCentro KNX 

presence detector is designed to fit almost 

flush into suspended or prepared 

concrete ceilings. The square frame 

around the product is available in various 

colours, sizes and materials to suit every 

type of architecture. The PlanoCentro 

has a highly sensitive square detection 

area, which covers up to 100 m², meeting 

the needs of energy-efficient lighting and 

HVAC control. PlanoCentro controls 

switching or constant-light control with 

standby function for two light channels as 

well as scene setting. Parameters can be 

adjusted via bus object or can be optimised 

and read via the optional remote control. 

Conctact: www.theben-hts.ch 



thermokon 

thanos 

Video-star Electronics co.,ltd 

dimmer actuator 

Ka/d0403.1 

Vimar Spa 

well-contact Plus 

The new Thermokon Thanos is another 

top product in the portfolio of room operating 

units. Thanos is especially convincing 

due to its exceptional design. Under 

an overall glass front, a high-resolution 

3.5"-TFT display is placed. The control of 

HVAC elements such as temperature set 

point adjustment, blind and light control 

or fan stages can be easily accomplished 

with a simple touch. The new operating 

unit KNX Thanos is available in the 

versions S / LQ / L in the basic colours 

black and white. The KNX Thanos can be 

optionally equipped with a bi-directionally 

EnOcean transceiver module. 

Contact: www.thermokon.de 

The dimmer actuator has three categories: 

1-channel, 2-channel and 4-channel. 

500 watt per channel for one channel and 

two channel dimmer, 400 watt per channel 

for four channel dimmer. It can be used 

to customize the rooms’ environment to 

build the various scenes, such as WATCH 

MOVIE, ENTERTAMENT, DINNER and 

REST and so on. Its brightness value can 

be set as any value (1–100%); it is also 

able to set the duration time to dim up 

or down to the target brightness value 

and the gradual change speed. Finally, 

the actuator can be used to control fan 

and heater. 

Contact: www.video-star.com.cn 

Well-contact Plus, the new Vimar system 

for hotel, office, building, multi-purpose 

centre; the solution for managing lights, 

temperature, security and energy consumption 

with the unmistakable hallmark 

of Italian design. Based on KNX technology, 

Well-contact Plus is a flexible system 

which can be expanded over time and can 

be easily integrated with other automation 

systems via KNX gateways. Aesthetically 

coordinated with Vimar series (Eikon, Idea 

and Plana), Well-contact Plus boosts the 

existing range with new KNX devices, 

e.g. 3/8-module touch screens for the 

supervision, and 2-module devices with 

four independent buttons to control four 

different functions. 

Contact: www.vimar.it 

tisco GmbH 

control4 KNX 

Integration Suite 

Video-star Electronics co.,ltd. 

Switch actuator Ka/r1216.1 

Vity 

tactUM-4Ntr 

This software solution provides flexible 

and easily configurable integration for 

Control4 and KNX. By using native proxy 

elements for visualisation, unified user 

experience is possible over both systems. 

Small home controllers can handle up to 

medium size KNX installations. Bidirectional 

integration is supported via FT1.2 

and KNXnet/IP. Proxies are available for 

generic actuators, sensors, inputs, outputs, 

DALI gateways, HVAC (configurable 

control methods) and custom scenes. 

The next product release is planned for 

Q2 2011 enabling object server support, 

customizable alarm representation, timeand 

logic-functions. 

Contact: www.tisco.at 

The switch actuators are the modular 

installation devices, with four, eight and 

12 outputs for selection, using KNX BUS 

connection terminals to connect to the 

system. It is able to switch independent 

electrical AC loads or three-phase loads 

by the switch actuators with maximum 

output of 16A per output and manual 

switch, as well as visible switching status. 

The same following programming functions 

exist for each output: time function, 

scene and preset control, logic operation, 

status response, forced operation and safe 

function, threshold function, control of 

solenoid valve function. 

Contact: www.video-star.com.cn 

TACTUM-4NTR is the new Vity KNX 

touch panel, dedicated to home automation 

and building management and 

supervision. Equipped with a bright 4” 

touch screen, this remote control integrates 

a powerful micro-processor as well 

as useful multimedia specifications like a 

webcam, a microphone and speakers. 

It is also equipped with a direct KNX 

port allowing full electrical interface 

control using this protocol. It is able 

to communicate directly with all VITY 

Controllers via IP, allowing management 

of audiovisual and multimedia products 

and connection to all products working 

over IP. TACTUM-4NTR is available in 

anthracite or white. 

Contact: www.vity.com 


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weinzierl Engineering GmbH 

KNX IP BaOS 772 

Zennio advance tecnologia, S.l. 

KlIc-dI 

well-documented 


with the New Flyers 

checklists 

The KNX IP BAOS 772 is an extension 

of the classic BAOS 77x series with even 

more data points. As a KNX IP interface 

with object server, it can be used to 

access the KNX bus both on a telegram 

level and on a data point level. Clients 

can access group objects via TCP/IP or 

UDP/IP. To use the BAOS 772 directly 

in a web browser Java Script Object Notation 

(JSON) is supported. The device 

can be configured via ETS, offers 1000 

group objects and supports up to 10 

simultaneous clients. 

Contact: www.weinzierl.de 

KLIC-DI is a bidirectional communication 

interface, designed for integrating both 

Daikin commercial and Daikin industrial 

air conditioning units with KNX. 

KLIC-DI allows the configuration of key 

parameters such as On/Off, temperature 

set-point, mode and fan control by a 

KNX system, even providing Daikin error 

identification and communication error 

identification. All of this functionality 

is provided by an intuitive application 

program. In addition, KLIC-DI can be 

set as the master remote controller or 

can be installed as a slave, and master of 

mode. This last option grants the KNX 

installation the ability to control the mode. 

It can be wired up to 500 meters from 

the Daikin unit. 

Contact: www.zennio.com 

woertz aG 

circuit Breaker 

Zennio advance tecnologia, S.l. 

Fan coil controller 

Woertz has managed to teach communication 

skills to existing circuit breakers 

via KNX. Status and modification of fuses 

can be indicated and checked at any time 

on a display. The fuse elements can be 

operated through mechanical linkage via 

electronic control. This box fits everywhere, 

even where there isn’t much free 

space. It therefore offers a wide field of 

applications: in offices, shops or hotels... 

Such a decentralized protection reduces 

copper amount, installation time and also 

fire load. 

Contact: www.woertz.ch 

Zennio continues to develop KNX climate 

control solutions, like the new Fan Coil 

Controller family. It consists of two new 

application programs, available for ACTin- 

BOX MAX6 and Quatro, allowing a wider 

range of climate systems to be controlled 

by Zennio devices: splits, ducted air conditioning, 

VRV, valve based systems (e.g. 

floor heating) and fan coils. These fan coil 

controllers provide an elegant solution for 

any kind of scenario. 2-pipe and 4-pipe 

fan coils, with up to 3 fan speeds can be 

controlled. In the case of the 4-pipe type, 

where only five outputs are needed (only 

ACTinBOX MAX6 is able to work with 

this type), the spare individual output is 

also available, increasing the functionality 

of the product. 

Contact: www.zennio.com 

Two new flyers for KNX stepby-step 

project management are 

now available. On the one hand is 

Part 1 – Start of project, which 

contains a checklist for implementing 

an electrical installation 

with KNX and a supplementary 

sheet for other possible applications; 

and on the other hand 

is Part 2 – Handover, which 

covers the visual inspection, 

functional check, customer 

induction and the handover of 

the system. These documents 

are already available in two 

languages: English and German. 

Additional language versions 

are already being prepared. 

Free order via e-mail: 

info@knx.org 



KNX Australia now belongs to the familiy 

NEW! 

Australia 

Australia, the land down 

under, is best known for unusual 

wildlife like Kangaroos 

and Koalas, vast deserts and 

significant natural wonders 

like the Great Barrier Reef 

and Uluru (Ayers Rock). 

Another step in Australia’s 

history occurred during 2010 

with Australia officially 

entering the KNX global 

family with the formation 

of the KNX National Group 

in Australia. 

KNX is not a stranger to Australia 

however the home and 

building automation market 

had previously been dominated 

by a local brand with a proprietary 

protocol. People say 

the world seems to be getting 

smaller and the appreciation 

of the advantages of the KNX 

open standard has filtered into 

Australia’s market. A growing 

number of customers, building 

consultants and integrators 

are all accepting KNX as the 

worldwide standard for home 

and building control and how 

this is advantageous to their 

projects here in Australia. 

During 2010 a number of 

company representatives were 

brought together with the goal 

of establishing a local KNX 

National Group to support 

the existing users of KNX as 

well as promote the growth of 

KNX in the Australian market. 

With the support of the KNX 

International Association and 

in particular Heinz Lux, representatives 

from ABB, Cisco, 

Hager, MysmartCTI and Somfy 

met to go through the formal 

procedures of establishing an 

official KNX National Group 

in Australia. 

In December 2010 Heinz 

Lux came “down under” to 

oversee the founding of the 

National Group at a signing 

ceremony in Sydney. 

Chairman of the new group 

Back row – Left to Right: Keith Leung (ABB), Chris de Veyrac (Hager B&R), 

Alistair Grice (Somfy), Craig Chapman (Hager B&R) 

Seated – Left to Right: Peter Garrett (mySmart CTI), Heinz Lux (KNX International), 

Ian Richardson (ABB) 

Ian Richardson, expressed the 

common desire of the group 

to promote the KNX standard 

in Australia and to provide 

opportunities for significant 

growth in the local market. 

Since the inception of the 

national group a relationship 

has been formalised with 

CEDIA and planning for KNX 

booths at local exhibitions is 

well advanced. Discussions 

with other local industry associations 

are proceeding and 

the general trend to embrace 

KNX is being seen. Leading 

educational institutions are 

also reviewing incorporating 

KNX into their curriculum for 

undergraduate engineers and 

electricians which will support 

KNX’s growth into Australia. 

Recent KNX projects include 

a large local government office 

and sports complex near 

Melbourne and a major Zoo 

development in Sydney. 

Although Australia is fortunate 

to have significant natural 

resources energy efficiency in 

buildings has a high priority in 

the design of new buildings as 

well as the redevelopment of 

existing buildings. The strength 

of KNX to cover numerous 

aspects of a buildings energy 

footprint contributes to the 

success of KNX in projects 

and assists builders, developers 

and building owners to achieve 

the required regulations of 

Greenstar ratings and other 

local energy efficiency codes. 

Contact: www.knx.org.au 

The two most famous landmark in Sydney, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. 


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New homepage of KNX-Austria 

Hangars of Austrian Airlines. 

Picture: punktum 

Just on time for the 20th KNX 

anniversary, the KNX National 

Group of Austria launched a 

newly designed homepage for 

consumers: www.knx-austria. 

at. Four times a year the subscribers 

can receive interesting 

and current topics around the 

worldwide open standard for 

home and building control easy 

per e-mail for free. The new 

homepage was introduced to 

electricians from all over Austria 

in this event, at Vienna airport. 

Navigation paths are optimized 

in terms of graphic display and 

content. Therefore relevant 

data can be found quickly. In this 

way it is even easier to get in- 

Austria 

formation on cost effectiveness, 

safety, and comfort in the field 

of modern electrical installation. 

Additionally, all final users have 

the opportunity to subscribe to 

the KNX newsletter, where 

they can read interesting topics 

related to the worldwide 

standard for home and building 

control. This free of charge e- 

newsletter will be released four 

times a year. 

Contact: www.knx-austria.at 

National Group The Baltics – NEW 

Previously announced KNX 

National Group Baltics, founded 

by KNX members -Embedded 

Systems SIA, JUNG and ABBhas 

successfully started the 

introductory stage. In order 

to attract new KNX partners, 

thematic presentations about 

benefits and advantages of KNX 

technology were held to installers, 

integrators, investors, as 

well as different government and 

municipal institutions. Installers 

were very interested in becoming 

KNX professionals. That 

fact encouraged the National 

Group to set up the basis for 

The foundation docuement has been signed on 15.02.2011 

NEW! 

Baltics 

education providing professional 

KNX Training Centres. To meet 

the requirements, two active 

members of Embedded Systems 

SIA and ABB- successfully became 

KNX tutors in November 

2010. The next step we will 

be establishing KNX Training 

Center to train installers and 

attract partners to the KNX 

National Group Baltics 

Contact: www.knxbaltics.eu 

KNX Belgium at ECL 2010 

On 23 – 24 September 2010, 

KNX Belgium, together with 

the KNX Professionals, was 

present at the fifth edition of the 

ECL fair in Brussels. KNX Belgium 

was present for the second 

time. ECL is the meeting place 

for the electrical installation 

sector and focuses on products 

and innovations, and was held 

together with the HVAC trade 

fair. Besides a KNX booth, 

8 members of KNX Belgium 

were also present during this 

fair, showing their newest KNX 

products and innovations, which 

KNX Booth at the fair 

Belgium 

made KNX extremely visible on 

the fairgrounds. The main focus 

was the announcement of the 

new engineering tool software 

ETS4, 20 years of KNX as well as 

showing new member product 

innovations and distributing the 

first issue of the KNX Belgium 

National Journal. 

Contact: info@knx.be 



Double celebration 

20 years KNX at the KNX Group in Zagreb 

On the particular occasion 

of the 20th Anniversary of 

KNX, the National Group of 

Croatia took the opportunity 

to celebrate the opening of the 

largest KNX Training Centre 

in Zagreb. A great number of 

visitors and students led by 

prof.Miščević B. Arch. have had 

an opportunity to talk to KNX 

certified engineers and inquire 

about KNX related subjects. 

As it is today, the overall interest 

of engineers is constantly 

increasing and the translation of 

the KNX handbook has proven 

to be right direction. Moreover, 

The increasing presence is 

the proof that KNX Standard 

is becoming more and more 

interesting to the general and 

targeted population. As result, 

in the near future, KNX Croatia 

plans to attract more active 

members and professionals. 

Contact: www.knx.hr 

Croatia 

The First KNX Forum was held successfully in Beijing 

The First KNX Forum hosted 

by KNX China and TC of Industrial 

Process Measurement 

and Control of Standardization 

Administration of China (SAC/ 

TC124) was held successfully in 

Beijing in October at the year 

of 20th anniversary of KNX. It 

highlighted that Create Green, 

Comfortable and Energy Saving 

Environment for Modern City 

Life. The wonderful presentations, 

interactive FAQs and 

demo displays were all attracted 

nearly 300 attendees with great 

interest. This memorable event 

Participants of the First KNX Forum 

China 

achieved strong supports from 

the board members who are 

the worldwide leading companies 

of ABB, Hager, Schneider 

and Siemens and the domestic 

companies of GVS and HDL 

etc. A day of the activity gave 

the opportunity to understand 

and communicate each other. 

Contact: info@knxchina.org 

Non-Stop Activities for KNX Finland in 2010 

The main focus of KNX Finland 

was the education at the 

beginning of 2010. Therefore 

the Finnish KNX Handbook 

was released in January 2010 

and 6 delegates became official 

KNX Tutors in June. Subsequently, 

Tampere Ammattikorkeakoulu 

became the first 

official KNX-Training Centre 

in the country. This KNX TC 

has already organized several 

courses during fall 2010. 

The main event of the year was 

„KNX Leaves flight,“ a 20-year 

celebration of the feast, which 

was held at the Aviation Museum 

in Vantaa on 20th October. 

President and Secretary of the KNX National Group of Finland 

Also important seminars were 

held at Habitare and Finnbuild 

trade shows. Finally, important 

to mention as well was Finnish 

KNX Award 2010 awarded to 

Hendell Oy at the exhibition 

in Jyväskylä. 

Overall, the 2010 events collected 

more than 600 delegates. 

Contact: info@knx.fi 

Finland 


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KNX France participates to 

IBS-Intelligent Building Systems 2010 

KNX France was present in 

the first edition of the show 

IBS-Intelligent Building Systems 

which was held on September 

21 and 22, 2010 in Paris-La- 

Défense (France). This show 

welcomed an exposure area and 

a program of 17 conferences 

on the theme of intelligent 

solutions for buildings performances. 

KNX France took 

part in several conferences and 

for the first time, one of them 

brought together the presidents 

of main associations, as KNX, 

Didier Giraud, President of KNX France, at the conference. 

where it was discussed about 

the communication protocols 

in the markets. They wanted 

to show their convergence 

around the topic of „Networks 

and protocols for Automation 

Buildings systems“. 

Contact: contact@knx.fr 

France 

KNX Greece kick-off 

KNX Hellas Association gave 

the very step in the Metropolitan 

Expo Center, Athens 

(Greece) in the frame of ELEC- 

TROtech 2010 Fair (1st-4th of 

October). This trade show is 

one of the most important exhibitions 

in the field of electrical 

and mechanical engineering in 

the country. The basic features 

of KNX technology were presented 

by the representatives 

of the National Group at the 

KNX booth and also, in a parallel 

conference, which took place 

on Saturday the 2nd October, 

Members of the National Group of Greece at the KNX booth. 

Greece 

in cooperation with KNX Association 

and KNX Userclub 

Greece. The Greek KNX National 

Group showed to the more 

than 150 attendees the key 

objectives of the Association 

and the forthcoming benefits 

of a successful promotion of 

the KNX Technology in the 

Greek Market. 

Contact: geolazos@otenet.gr 

Technical Colloquium with Many Guests 

Interesting speeches and a 

lively discussion turned KNX 

Germany’s first technical colloquium 

into a success. The 

event was fully booked. On the 

occasion of the 20tieth KNX 

anniversary, about 80 partners, 

representatives of German 

KNX member companies and 

speakers from industry, sciences 

and architecture assembled in 

Frankfurt. Harald Horst, vice 

chairman of KNX welcomed the 

guests in person, while Reiner 

Brüderle, Federal Minister of 

Economics and Technology and 

the President of KNX, Godehardt 

Schneider, spoke to the 

participants in video messages. 

Talks on various topics triggered 

lively discussions throughout 

the programme. Especially the 

The speakers and hosts of KNX Germany: Udo Nikolaus, Jens Stoll, Dieter 

Ludwig, Ralf Engels, Dieter Michel, Jens Benken, Andreas Jeide, Harald Horst, 

Hajo Deul (from left to right). 

architect Dieter Ludwig’s lecture 

evoked a controversial discussion: 

His provoking theses concerning 

the KNX standard from 

an architect’s and planner’s point 

of view surprised many system 

integrators and KNX partners at 

the event. The previous speaker, 

Peter Knoll from the Biberach 

University of Applied Sciences, 

Germany 

also obtained great attention. His 

talk gave insight into the current 

research concerning energy 

efficiency with KNX. Inside the 

university, several rooms with 

different equipment are used to 

research into the efficiency of 

KNX installations. The study will 

be completed next year and is 

meant to deliver reliable figures 

concerning energy savings with 

KNX. KNX partners will be able 

to use these figures as a basis in 

consulting. 

Contact: www.knx.de 



The 20th Anniversary in Hungary 

Following the Worldwide 

event organized in October by 

many nations, KNX Hungary 

also joined the 20th Anniversary 

celebration. 

The National Group organized 

a conference based on KNX, 

where it was shown how KNX 

has evolved over the past 20 

years among other topics as 

energy saving possibilities and 

solutions with KNX. This 1-day 

programme showed a better 

overview about KNX to the 

audience (electrical designers, 

installers, system integrators, 

etc). 

As result, attendees were impressed 

with the international 

KNX facts and figures. Moreover, 

publishers of electrical 

publications, who were present 

The KNX birthday celebrated in Milan 

at the event, had spread the 

review of the event for a better 

promotion in the country. 

Besides this, KNX Hungary 

participated at another conference 

where presented KNX 

solutions for energy savings in 

buildings. 

Contact: bz@knxhungary.eu 

Hungary 

In the twentieth anniversary of 

the birth of KNX, the 20th October, 

KNX Italy held a Forum 

dedicated to the „Home and 

Building Control -The experience 

of KNX in Italy told by the 

protagonists”, at the Business 

Centre of Grand Hotel Melia in 

Milan. 200 participants attended 

a lively debate which rose among 

leading professionals who have 

chosen KNX (builders, architects, 

designers, installers, manufacturers); 

Once more, it was 

proven the continuous success 

of the KNX technology as it is 

today and it will be in the future. 

A great number of journalists 

KNX Italia at the event. 

were also invited to the Forum, 

who subsequently spread some 

articles devoted to KNX that 

have been published in several 

media. The celebration was also 

the right occasion for KNX Italia 

to officially present its “KNX 

News” which was dedicated to 

the important topic of Energy 

Efficiency. 

Contact: www.knx.it 

Italy 

BudShow 2011 - Intelligent House KNX 

KNX Poland had a fantastic 

start of the year when had 

the chance to build up the 

so-called automated home 

of the future at the Poznan 

International Fair. The project 

integrated many application 

areas such as lighting, heating, 

shutter control and more with 

KNX. Moreover, in coordination 

with KNX Poland, KNX 

members represented their 

most interesting contribution 

of the KNX solutions at their 

own stands. 

Over 2,000 visitors visited the 

project as well as the Polish 

KNX stand, During the 4 days 

of the event. This event was 

also useful for KNX in Poland, 

due to the large promotion of 

the KNX project by the media 

Contact: www.knxpolska.pl 

Poland 

KNX Smart House at the Budma 

2011 Exhibition. 


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KNX Russia at Interlight Moscow 2010 

Interlight Moscow 2010 exhibition 

powered by light+building 

is the most advanced exhibition 

in Russia for lighting technologies, 

energy saving solutions 

and electrical installations. For 

the first time, the Russian KNX 

Association participated in the 

exhibition. 

In parallel to the conference, 

KNX Russia organized a workshop 

with the title «KNX for 

lighting controls and energy 

efficiency». Due to the importance, 

the welcome-speech of 

KNX-event was held by Ms 

KNX for lighting controls and energy efficiency Conference 

Iris Jeglitza-Moshage (Vice- 

President of Messe Frankfurt) 

and Mr Eugen Alles (Managing 

Director of Messe Frankfurt 

Russia 

RUS). The event was good for 

the exchange of experiences 

among KNX-experts and the 

audience about energy savings 

with KNX. As result of the 

good results, KNX Russia will 

repeat again in 2011! 

Contact: 

golovin@konnex-russia.ru 

KNX at the MATELEC 2010 in Madrid 

Again, the Spanish KNX association-participated 

in the most 

important electrotechnical fair 

in Madrid. The event takes 

place every two years. KNX 

Spain and the KNX Association 

had a common stand in hall 6, 

which was also the location for 

the national and international 

competition of young professionals. 

The ”e-Doceo” project 

was also located in this hall. It 

showed a faithful reproduction 

of different buildings (hotel, office, 

shop, home etc.). All three 

events were supported with 

free advertising materials by 

different KNX manufacturers. 

Naturally, the new ETS4 was 

in the center of attention at the 

KNX stand. All KNX partners 

visiting the stand were mainly 

interested in the software’s 

new and improved functions. A 

demo screen was used for a live 

demonstration of the product’s 

numerous advantages. With 

the ETS4 action, new Spanish 

brochures and the personal 

contribution of Casto Cañavate, 

the colleagues from Brussels 

gave a major input to turn the 

fair into a successful event. 

The Spanish KNX association 

expressed their gratitude for 

this support. 

Contact: info@knx.es 

Spain 

KNX Sweden Out and About 

During 2010, KNX Sweden 

participated at many professional 

fairs, as for instance 

“Nordbygg”, “easyFairs”, “Hem 

& Villa” in Stockholm, Göteborg 

and Malmö. Besides this, 

speeches where held at events 

called “Energitinget”, “Kapa 

Kilowatten” and as well at Almedalen 

in Visby (Gotland). In 

addition to this, KNX Sweden 

together with EIO recorded a 

movie with the theme “Control 

and save energy”, which consists 

of how one can manage energy 

savings with KNX. As usual, the 

National Group also announced 

Winner of the KNX Sweden Award 

the Swedish KNX Award, and 

this year the winner was NG 

Elektriska from Borås. They 

achieved the award for their 

project “Centiro” where they 

integrated with KNX lighting, 

heating, ventilation, blinds, alarm 

and multimedia for optimal 

energy consumption. 

Contact: info@knx.se 

Sweden 



KNX Swiss will use WEB 2.0 

Starting in 2011, KNX Swiss 

will be increasingly using the 

new media and WEB 2.0. They 

want to expand their website 

and use social networks more 

frequently. This activity is 

aimed at delivering news and 

information to a wider audience 

of KNX Swiss members. KNX 

Swiss decided to use three platforms 

where they have already 

started their activities. One of 

them is Twitter, where KNX 

Swiss already has a news channel 

(twitter.com/knxswiss). 

Also, KNX Swiss decided for 

Swiss are increasingly using social networks for their communication. 

Facebook, where they try to 

reach a younger target group 

(facebook.com/knxswiss). The 

XING business community will 

also play a major part. KNX 

Swiss has had a good start with 

Xing and KNX Swiss noticed an 

increased interest there (www. 

xing.com/net/knxswiss/). 

Contact: www.knx.ch 

China 

KNX manufacturers side by side at one stand 

The Home Automation & Smart 

Living fair in the Evoluon in 

Eindhoven on November 17th 

and 18th was a great success 

for KNX. On the ground Floor 

KNX had a stand of approximately 

200 square metres at which 

a lot of visitors asked for and 

received information about the 

world standard. It was striking 

to see how 9 prominent KNX 

manufacturers presented themselves 

side by side at the KNX 

stand, this way showing that 

KNX is the only standard that is 

widely supported in the market. 

Anyone who visited the central 

hall of the Evoluon was literally 

KNX Area at the show. 


unable to avoid the gigantic KNX 

logo. Behind this logo a ‘street of 

manufacturers’ had been created, 

in which ABB, Berker, Gira, 

Hager, Jung, Schneider, Siemens, 

Somfy and Theben showed their 

products. On the second floor 

there were approximately 20 

KNX Professionals with their 

own stands, showing visitors 

what they had to offer. 

Contact: info@knx.nl 

Busy 2011 For KNX UK 

With Ecobuild having proved a 

successful exhibition, KNX UK 

is continuing its highly successful 

promotional programme 

throughout 2011. First up 

will be the Building Controls 

Industry Association Awards 

to be held in May in Solihull 

and once again KNX UK will 

be a major sponsor. Then the 

focus will be on the build up to 

tuesday 01 – thursday 03 march 2011 

ExCeL london www.ecobuild.co.uk 

the WorldSkills competition 

2011 to be held in London 

in October and KNX UK 

will be working closely with 

the KNX Association. Add 

to these KNX UK’s on-going 

promotional programmes for 

its members and it looks like 

U.K. 

2011 will be an eventful and 

successful year. 

Contact: admin@knxuk.org 


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New Training Centers 

ABB SACE 

KNX Training Center 

(Italy) 

After several years of activities with 

hundreds of KNX projects in the home 

and building segment (flats as well as 

schools, offices, museums,...) all over 

Italy, ABB SACE has decided to start its 

own KNX certified center to spread 

KNX knowledge to installers, planners, 

engineers, system integrators - involved 

in the electrical field. By attending training 

courses, customers can achieve the KNX 

partner certification and obtain an optimal 

mix of theoretical and practical instruments 

to propose, plan and commission 

a KNX installation in any application field 

for residential, commercial or industrial 

buildings. To better support promoting 

this technology, they also organize conferences 

about energy efficiency to underline 

the impact of home & building automation 

based on KNX to save energy. 

Contact: www.abb.it 

Amaisys Training Center 

(Spain) 

The appropriate selection of automation 

systems and information technology 

services that support all the company 

divisions have become a key factor to 

compete in the market. Amaisys Technologies 

services include specialized 

coaching and mentoring of managers and 

operators in order to obtain extensive 

knowledge in both areas. The training 

portfolio includes: KNX certified training, 

SCADAlBMS certified training, energy 

efficiency training and project management 

certified training. 

Contact: www.amaisys.com 

Armiti Trading L.L.C. 

(U.A.E.) 

Armiti is the second training centre in the 

Middle East, having more than four years 

experience in KNX system integration in 

the most important booming construction 

area of the world: Dubai. This company 

has a long list of commissioned projects 

in its references such as hotels, villas, office 

buildings etc. On the other hand ,Armiti is 

the official partner for the most important 

KNX members who are well-known in the 

Middle East region such as ABB, Steinel, 

WHD and Eelectron. Armiti, with more 

than 30 engineers in main and sub offices 

in the Middle East, plays a very important 

role in the KNX market in the G.C.C. and 

Middle East region. 

Contact: www.armati.ae 

CINEL (Portugal) 

CINEL is a training center for electronics 

in Portugal. In their facilities in Lisbon 

and they teach courses related to the 

whole electronics spectrum and IT. In 

2001 when they realized that KNX is the 

most important technology for building 

automation, they started to offer several 

training courses with ABB and HAGER 

products for the public market. For several 

years they offered these courses, showing 

their students the basic applications of a 

KNX installation. With the development 

of KNX, the number of specialized courses 

has increased. The required devices for 

KNX and KNX+ training were bought, 

and in 2009 the instructors started the 

process of certification. Today they have 

two KNX tutors who will conduct the 

KNX basic and advanced courses in Porto 

and Lisbon. 

Contact: www.cinel.pt 

GEWISS IBÉRICA 

Training Centre (Spain) 

The Project CAMPUS GEWISS PROFES- 

SIONAL promotes and disseminates a new 

dimension in electrical engineering culture 

through the teaching of new technologies 

and its application in the field of installation. 

The courses are taught by qualified trainers 

to give a fair contribution of theoretical 

and practical content. The content of the 

courses is very diverse including a wide 

range in the electrical sector, from courses 

for training lighting projects to the design of 

electrical distribution boards. The training 

for Home & Building Automation includes 

basic courses of one day to bring students 

to these technologies and the training 

course to obtain the title of KNX Partner: 

courses that are developed with coaches 

designed with KNX devices of GEWISS. 

Contact: www.gewiss.com 


Green Future 

Technologies pty. Ltd. 

(Australia) 

Due to good cooperation of the KNX 

User Club Austria with KNX users in 

Australia, where currently the use of 

KNX-products is strongly increasing, 

there was a strong desire for their 

own training centre. The KNX users in 

Australia used to make the huge effort 

and a 22 hour flight to visit a European 


training centre. With the establishment of 

the first Australian KNX training centre 

Green Future Technologies now offers 

certification courses and professional 

courses to meet the requirements of the 

growing KNX market. 

Contact: www.greenfuturetechnologies.com 

Hager 

KNX Training Center 

(The Netherlands) 

As one of the founders of KNX, Hager 

has had experience with KNX for over 

20 years. Hager has long emphasized the 

need for well trained KNX installers 

and was the first manufacturer in the 

Netherlands to become a KNX Certified 

Training Center. Hager offers a one day 

training course for programming in KNX 

Easy mode, as well as the official KNX 

System mode training which on successful 

completion will result in the official KNX 

certificate. Besides these basic courses, 

Hager also provides application courses 

in order to acquire more knowledge and 

experience with various functionalities in 

either Easy or System mode. The KNX 

Easy courses are a perfect way to start 

your experience with home and building 

automation; the KNX System courses are 

meant for installers that deal with more 

advanced, complex installations. 

Contact: www.hager.nl 

IUT de Nimes (France) 

The department of “ Genie Electrique de 

I’lnstitut Universitaire Technologique” of 

Nimes has been training professionals and 

students for a few years on new building 

technologies. These technologies concern 

the fields of energy control and renewable 

energy production. The KNX training 

naturally comes into play with the goal 

of energy saving in buildings. The department 

of “ Genie Electrique de I’lnstitut 

Universitaire Technologique” of Nimes 

offers both basic KNX training sessions 

but also advanced sessions, and offers 

training sessions to the industrialists in 

that field for their customers on specific 

products. They have a platform dedicated 

to the study of the KNX technology. It 

is based on seven well equipped workstations 

and a pilot house of SSC type 

(Satiment Sasse Consumption). 

Contact: www.iut-nimes.fr 

Lycée Louis ARMAND 

(France) 

Lycée 

Mulhouse 

Within the framework of electrical engineering 

courses, Lycée Louis ARMAND 

implemented KNX bus technology in 

many projects. The first one, realized 

during three years, consisted of the implementation 

of a building management 

system in a practical work classroom of 

their school with a switching/dimming 

device for controlling fluorescent lamps 

through a Dali-KNX gateway. An educational 

system, highlighting the equipment 

working on KNX bus was utilized by the 

teachers. This second project emphasizes 

the use of the software ETS3. The third 

project consisted of implementing the 

lighting of the corridors in one building 

of the school, which was modified to 

make it completely managed by KNX. This 

installation allows the use many functions. 

Contact: www.louis-armand-mulhouse.fr 

Poznan University 

of Technology (Poland) 

The “KNX System and Energy Efficiency 

Evaluation Laboratory” is located at 

the Poznan University of Technology in 

Poland. Its activities are focused on the 

development of new control algorithms 

that may lead to reduction of energy use 

in buildings. These new algorithms are 

designed to control HVAC, lights and 

blinds. Apart from that, they are working 

on the integration of electrical and 

heating installations with security and 

fire protection systems. The laboratory 

is also equipped with data acquisition and 

visualisation systems and a wide range 

of the newest diagnostic devices such as 

thermal imagers with IR-fusion technology, 

DTX cable analyzers and more. The 

laboratory is a place of meeting where 

specialists and engineers can familiarize 

themselves with the benefits of intelligent 

building and KNX as the system of choice. 

Contact: Aniela.kaminska@put.poznan.pl 


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Tampere University 

of Applied Sciences 

(Finland) 

The Tampere University of Applied Sciences 

(TAMK) has approximately 10 000 

students, which makes it the third largest 

university of applied sciences in Finland. 

They have a fully equipped training room 

in a TAMK-apprentice training centre. 

This system allows learning a technical 

building management system based on the 

KNX protocol and also learning SCADA 

systems based at OPC Server. We offer 

KNX training to their institute’s own 

students, including building technology 

for students in basic education. Yet the 

courses are also designed for all people 

who would like to learn more about KNX. 

Nowadays TAMK offers the basic KNX 

Courses (since 2001) and certified basic 

KNX courses. The advanced courses will 

be available in the autumn. 

Contact: www.tamk.fi 

Van Drunen Domotica 


Van Drunen Domotica, Apeldoorn is a 

training centre which focuses on a personal 

approach: there are only courses 

for small groups. The training centre is 

designed to enable both internal and 

external courses. The owner/trainer 

has over 17 years experience with the 

KNX bus system and previously worked 

at a secondary technical school. Since 

September 2010 he has been running his 

own training center. The company focuses 

on consulting and training and is the first 

training centre in The Netherlands that 

will provide KNX-advanced training. Van 

Drunen Domotica also offers the option 

of customized training, with the objective 

that the client can successfully bring 

KNX-technology into practice. 

Contact: www.vddomotica.nl 

Smart Home and Smart Metering 

are on the curriculum at the 

Technical University of Darmstadt 

In 2007 and 2009, the Technical University 

of Darmstadt as Team Germany 

built two intelligent solar houses for 

the prestigious Solar Decathlon in 

Washington DC – an international competition 

for self-sufficient solar houses. 

The houses of the twenty participating 

teams are constructed on the National 

Mall in Washington DC and compete 

against each other in 10 disciplines in 

a contest lasting 12 days. 

For the house “surPLUShome” that was 

built in 2009, the challenge was to make the 

house Smart Grid capable and to implement 

Demand Response and Smart Metering. The 

challenge was taken on in cooperation with 

the technical partners of the project, ABB 

and Crestron. The result was an innovative 

KNX building control system which links 

all the technical systems in the house. 

surPLUShome offers Demand Response 

or Demand Side Management and thereby 

enables the adjustment of electrical loads 

to the photovoltaic energy production 

or to a dynamic, variable electricity tariff 

of the electricity provider. As a result, the 

Technical University of Darmstadt won 

the Solar Decathlon 2009. In 2007, it won 

the competition with its previous house. 

This includes intelligent electricity meters 

such as the associated Multi-Utility-Communication 

Gateways (MUCs), which are 

able to transmit their meter readings to the 

electricity provider via GPS or KNX RF or 

to the building control system for further 

visualisation. Innovative systems are also 

used such as the EEBus which originated 

from e-energy projects. It is based on KNX 

and forms the necessary interface to the 

energy provider including control algosurPLUShome 

From the Spring of 2011, the knowledge 

and experience gained from both solar 

houses will be on the curriculum. In a common 

project between the TUD, ABB and 

Crestron, a test stand will be constructed 

which illustrates the complete building 

technology of a Smart Home. It is linked 

with the institute’s own photovoltaic system 

as well as an electric car charging station 

and offers the latest in building technology 

which is currently available on the market. 



rithms. This is an essential prerequisite for 

the commercial adjustment of the electrical 

loads in Smart Grid houses of the future. For 

example, the total consumption in a partial 

power grid e.g. a low-voltage network can 

be adapted to the local energy production 

from renewable energy. 

Target 

For teaching purposes, the test stand 

will serve to provide the students with 

both theoretical and practical knowledge. 

The cooperative partnerships with ABB, 

Crestron, EEBus and KNX (KNX Scientific 

Partnership) will help in this regard. These 

partnerships are not financially based but 

rather are used to exchange knowledge and 

should therefore help to achieve realistic 

or market-based research and training of 

the students in the area of Smart Grid and 

security of supply. 

In their main studies, the students must 

carry out eight experiments on test rigs. 

One of the experiments is carried out 

next semester on the building technology 

test stand. On the one hand, the students 

learn what an intelligent building control 

system can look like, which is necessary in 

the Smart Grid of the future. On the other 

hand, they must themselves plan a building 

control system in the preliminary stages 

using the example of a small flat and then 

implement it in practice on the test stand. 

The students use corresponding software 

tools for creating circuit diagrams (Striebel 

& John Strieplan) and for programming the 

building control system (ETS). 

In addition, the students carry out research 

work on the test stand such as bachelor 

and master theses. In particular, theses are 

assigned in the area of load management. 

They examine for example to what extent 

the problem of voltage boost in a local 

network with a high photovoltaic supply 

can be counteracted through load adjustment, 

thus preventing an overload of the 

local network. In the future, high numbers of 

electric vehicles could lead to simultaneous 

charging for example in the evening when 

many people are driving home from work 

and want to charge their vehicles. This 

would result in a high load which could 

cause problems for the energy grid in the 

same way as an excessive feed-in. In their 

research work, students examine to what 

extent staggered charging can reduce the 

problem dependent on the parking time. 

They also program special charging modes 

based on variable electricity tariffs. Additionally, 

corresponding load adjustment 

algorithms are developed which should be 

evaluated for their suitability using simulations 

of real low-voltage networks. These 

algorithms are then implemented in the 

test stand and road-tested. 

KNX energy actuators 

KNX Smart Metering 

Test stand under development 


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New Scientific Partner 

University of Applied 

Sciences Südwestfalen 

(Germany) 

The University of Applied Sciences Südwestfalen 

is a school with branches in 

Hagen, Iserlohn, Lüdenscheid, Meschede 

and Soest. With over 8,000 students, they 

are an important partner for the region 

Südwestfalen, where many companies in 

the lighting and building sector are located. 

The Department of Electrical Engineering 

and Information Technology in Hagen 

works together closely with companies 

in the region and focuses on teaching and 

research on their behalf. This is reflected in 

the courses they offer; in which, for instance, 

a course in electrical engineering with a 

focus on lighting technology is offered. Currently 

a course in building system design 

in collaboration with the Department of 

Technical Business Administration is being 

established, which will start in the academic 

year 2011/12. This course will provide 

managerial and technical expertise in the 

field of building technology. 

Contact: drescher@fh-swf.de 

Katholieke Hogeschool 

Kempen (Belgium) 

Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen is a 

University College with eleven departments 

and more than 6,500 students. KH 

Kempen University College has always 

been a force for regional development in 

the Kempen: a dynamic region in Flanders, 

the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. The 

department of Technology Geel offers 

its students Bachelor of electronics-ICT, 

electro-technology and electro-mechanics 

(HVAC) and the opportunity to learn to 

work with KNX via the basic KNX course. 

They offer KNX training to the institute’s 

own students. Every year there are some 

projects KNX-related with students. In 

the past, students developed an interface 

between a KNX installation and LabVIEW. 

By becoming a KNX scientific partner, the 

Department of Technology Geel is allowed 

access to KNX documentation and tools. 

KHK students are now researching how 

they can develop products for KNX. 

Contact: paul.boonen@khk.be 

Slovak University 

of Technology 

in Bratislava (Slovakia) 

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and 

Information Technology is one of the 

seven faculties of the Slovak University 

of Technology, the oldest and largest 

university of technology in Slovakia. The 

Faculty was founded in 1941. In 1993, 

the Faculty established a new system of 

university study: a three-stage system of 

study, fully compatible with European 

education systems. One part of the Faculty 

is the Institute of Control and Indus- 

trial Informatics. The Institute is aimed 

at automation, robotics, cybernetics and 

industrial communications. This direction 

opens possibilities for students to study 

building automation in special subjects 

or in individual projects. The Institute has 

conditions and effort to increase teaching 

activities in the building, automation area 

with industrial partners’ cooperation. 

Contact: peter.drahos@stuba.sk 

Universidad de León 

(Spain) 

The Instituto de Automatica y Fabricacion, 

IAF focuses its activities on the areas of 

monitoring, control, automation and engineering 

education. IAF conducts research 

and development in the local and remote 

monitoring of industrial processes. The 

institute works on measurement, monitoring 

and analysis of complex systems 

using data mining tools which allow the 

extraction of hidden knowledge in large 

volumes of data. In the field of learning, IAF 

has developed the Laboratorio Remoto 

de Automatica, LRA-ULE . It is based on 

an open, flexible, non-proprietary and 

delocalized technological platform with 

remote access via the internet and basically 

consists of pilot plants and interactive 

simulations. This virtual and remote 

laboratory is used for distance learning 

and training users in advanced automation, 

control and monitoring strategies. 

Contact: manuel.dominguez@unileon.es 


Upper Austria 

University of Applied 

Sciences (Austria) 

The increasing openness of building 

automation systems can be greatly improved 

by the use of “smart” algorithms 

to operate these systems. Mobile devices 

now have sensors that can be used for 

implementation of context awareness and 

location-based services. This is the focus 

of research in mobile computing program 

of the FH of Upper Austria. Furthermore, 


the technical basics of building automation 

systems are conveyed as part of courses 

and projects. The modern buildings, great 

equipment, contacts with industry and a 

dedicated team guarantee targeted studies 

with excellent perspectives. 

Contact: 

christoph.schaffer@fh-hagenberg.at 

1st KNX Greece Event – Premiere of KNX Userclub Greece! 

It’s a fact! The Greek KNX 

Userclub was present at ELEC- 

TROTEC 2010, which took 

place in Athens October, 1 – 4, 

2010. 

Within the framework of the 

biggest electrical products 

and lighting fair in Greece, the 

KNX Userclub organized the 

KNX Launch event. This kickoff 

celebration, which took place 

on Saturday October 2, 2010 

was planned in cooperation 

with the Greek KNX National 

Group and KNX Association 

International. 

During this event, KNX Userclub 

presented the advantages 

of being a member of a KNX 

KNX Launch Event at Electrotec 2010 

Greece 

Userclub, its future activities 

and encouraged all the Greek 

KNX Partners to join. Moreover, 

activities from other KNX 

Userclubs in Europe were 

presented to the audience for 

a better understanding of the 

Userclub role. 

Contact: vassilis@electrodata.gr 

KNX Professionals Present the New ETS4 at GET Nord 

Satisfaction and optimism 

prevailed at the “GET Nord”, 

the trade fair for electrics, 

plumbing, heating and air 

conditioning, which was held 

November 17 – 19, 2010 at 

the Hamburg Fair. As usual, 

KNX was present among the 

other 500 exhibitors. They all 

presented their most current 

products and novelties to 

40,000 visitors. On this occasion, 

KNX presented the new 

ETS4 and the new features of 

this state-of-the-art software. 

Energy-efficient solutions and 

applications for renewable 

energy in the building services 

were at the forefront. 

The KNX Professionals Germany 

took advantage of this 

Germany 

opportunity; together with the 

North German Association 

of Electrical and Information 

Technology they presented 

the new ETS4 as a workplace. 

The interaction of institutions 

and KNX professionals led to 

great success at the Get Nord. 

Thus, it will certainly not be the 

last time KNX takes advantage 

of such teamwork in the future 

and at other regional shows. 

Contact: www.knx-user-club.de 


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KNX Professionals Spain, the New Identity 

In October 2010, the KNX 

Userclub AG took place at the 

trade Show Matelec, in Madrid 

(Spain). After a brief review of 

recent activities organized in 

2010, the partners decided to 

adopt a new tactic in order to 

strengthen the spirit of the 

association. 

The most significant change is 

undoubtedly the new identity 

of KNX Professionals Spain. 

This new image, along with the 

new logo and a new website, 

will provide a breath of fresh 

air to the association goals, to 

its members and its activities, 

focusing on the professional 

environment. 

To those ends, a new Committee 

was designed, which 

will verify that applicants meet 

the necessary requirement to 

become a KNX Professional 

member including the following 

criteria: KNX Partner 

certificate, 1 year experience, 

working as an active professional 

and holding a valid ETS 

Professional license, etc. 

Contact: 

www.knxprofessionals.es 

13 Strong Competitors for KNX Professionals Award 2010 

At the end of last year, 

Leertouwer won the KNX 

Professionals Award 2010. The 

company received this award 

for their accomplishments in 

a luxury villa, in which they 

accomplished – by means of 

KNX – the smart connecting of 

many high-tech applications. A 

total of 13 very strong projects 

had been submitted that year. 

The jury was made up of 70 

KNX Professionals, who, after 

a series of speed dates, could 

select three of their favourite 

projects out of the 13 contributions. 

During these speed 

dates, the KNX Professionals 

who had submitted a project 

KNX Area at the show 

to win the award had the opportunity 

to convince their 

colleagues that their project 

was the best. 

Van Heeswijk Elektrotechniek 

won the second prize for the 

unique application of KNX in 

a park of mobile site huts. This 

intelligent system will provide 


an energy savings up to 60 percent. 

Quo Vadis came in third 

with the integration of infrared 

operation of various installations 

and medical applications 

by means of the KNX-bus in 

extra care housing apartments 

for physically disabled people. 

Contact: 

www.knx-professionals.nl 

You can order now! 

Country Related Journals in China, Spain, Belgium, France, Nordics 

Some of the KNX National Groups 

have now released their own KNX 

National Journal with the support of 

KNX Association. China and Spain 

have recently published the new 

edition of the KNX Journal 2010. 

The magazine shows many interesting 

topics translated into the local language 

and focused on the local market. 

Currently there are also additional 

country related journals in preparation. 

Soon the KNX Journal will 

also be published in France, Belgium 

and Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, 

Norway and Sweden). 

KNX Association 



Belgium 

More info: http://www.knx.org/news-press/knx-journal/ 



KNX at International Conferences / Fairs 

New KNX President 

and New KNX Executive Board 

Cisco connects with KNX 

for Smart Grid and Smart Connected 

Building Solutions 

Last week, the new KNX 

Executive Board, the KNX 

President and Vice-President, 

were elected during the 

KNX General Assembly in 

Warsaw (Poland). All KNX 

Shareholders were invited 

to vote on 13 candidates, all 

of whom were approved as 

new members of the Executive 

Board for a term of five 

years. 

KNX therefore proudly 

announces the new composition 

of its Executive 

Board consisting of Stephan 

Bauer, KNX President (Siemens 

Switzerland Ltd.), 

Dirk Giersiepen (GIRA 

Giersiepen GmbH & Co. 

KG), Thomas Goes (Theben 

AG), Harald Hasenclever 

(Merten GmbH), Harald 

Horst (ABB Stotz-Kontakt 

GmbH), Harald Jung (Albrecht 

Jung GmbH & Co. KG), 

Franz Kammerl (Siemens 

AG), Roger Karner (Feller 

AG), Peter Kellendonk 

(Kellendonk Elektronik 

GmbH), José Lorenzo Lista 

(Schneider Electric), Adalbert 

Neumann (Busch-Jaeger 

Elektro GmbH), Dr. Herbert 

Schliffke (Insta Elektro 

GmbH) and Bernard Schott, 

KNX Vice-President (Hager 

Group). 

Cisco has become the 200th 

member of the KNX Association. 

Cisco is the worldwide 

leader in networking for the 

internet and develops a wide 

range of network-based connected 

building management 

and energy solutions, including 

communications infrastructures 

for the rapidly 

developing smart metering 

and smart grid markets. The 

announcement highlights that 

the KNX protocol will play 

a major role in the future 

success of these technologies, 

and in supporting the 

development of the smart 

and connected buildings and 

communities of the future. 

Contact: www.knx.org/newspress/press-room/ 

Espoo (Finland) 

Presentation of new ETS4 in Finland 

André Haenel during the ETS4 Presentation 

New Flyer – Energy Efficiency with KNX 

In this newly published flyer, 

KNX projects showcase the 

opportunities for energy efficiency, 

lighting systems and 

reduced life cycle costs provided 

by KNX. The brochure 

demonstrate that the following 

energy savings potential 

is possible: 40 % with shading 

control, 50 % with individual 

room control, 60 % with 

lighting control and up to 60 % 

with ventilation control. 

Info: info@knx.org 

Three weeks after the release 

of ETS4 in October 2010, an 

ETS4 Workshop took place 

with experts, trainers and 

beginners in Finland. 

During the seminar, all delegates 

received a detailed 

introduction to ETS4. André 

Hänel, KNX Association, 

showed the essential differences 

and improvements 

compared to ETS, as well as 

tips and tricks for the transition 

to the new tool. 

A specific discussion took 

place about how they could 

improve and integrate KNX 

in their trainings sessions 

and courses, including the 

new ETS4 tool, in the future. 

Subsequently there was a 

discussion forum about the 

areas of improvement of the 

KNX standards and a better 

integration in training 

courses. At the end of the 

workshop, all participants, in 

particular the trainers, were 

very satisfied and ready to 

spread their knowledge. 

Contact: info@knx.org 


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Participants of the KNX National Group Conference 

Warsaw (Polen) 

KNX National Groups Meeting 2011 (Poland) 

For the first time, the Annual 

Conference of KNX National 

Groups was held together 

with the KNX General Assembly 

in February in Warsaw 

(Poland). 

This year were invited the 

KNX National Groups as 

well as KNX manufactur- 

ers and the KNX Executive 

Board. The two day event 

is organised and funded by 

KNX Association to bring 

together all the nations and 

this year 23 countries were 

in attendance. 

Each country gave a report 

on their current and fu- 

ture activities showing their 

own approaches and their 

achievements in recent years. 

Moreover, on this occasion a 

panel discussion about the 

agreements between several 

KNX National Groups and 

their respective National 

Associations of Electrical Installers 

were shown to the 

audience. 

Once again, it was demonstrated 

the strong worldwide 

KNX activity. 


Madrid (Spain) 

The young KNX Generation at CYE2010 – 

European Competition of Young Installers 

From the left to the right: F. Moser (IT), A. Conradin (CH), N. Frew (UK), J. 

Miranda (PT), B. E. Fridell (NO), D.Villa (ES), M. Stöger (A) 

CYE2010 was run by the European 

Association of Electrical 

Contractors (AIE) October 

26-29, 2010. The event was organised 

by FENIE, the Spanish 

Association of Electrical and 

IT installation enterprises, and 

powered once more by KNX 

Association. On this occasion, 

seven nations in total competed 

at the 11th CYE2010. 

Many of the competitors 

commented that – winner or 

not - this was nevertheless a 

unique experience and a great 

opportunity to work with new 

unknown devices. The tasks 

for the competitors that are 

set in the international Competition 

of Young Electricians 

(CYE) were based once again 

on KNX. Congratulations to 

all participants: Markus Stöger 

(Austria, gold medal), Bernt 

Erlend Fridell (Norway, silver 

medal) and Arno Conradin 

(Switzerland, bronze medal) 

and also all the participants in 

the well deserved 4th place: 

Daniel Villa (Spain), Fabian 

Moser (Italy), Joel Miranda 

(Portugal) and Neil Frew (England/UK). 




Navarra (Spain) 

KNX Scientific Conference 2010 

Heidelberg (Germany) 

KNX Training Centre Conference 2011 

Scientific Conference at the University of Navarra. 

The KNX Scientific Conference 

2010 was held at the 

Universidad Pública de Navarra 

November 4 – 5. The 

event was hosted by Professor 

Ignacio Matias, Director 

of the School of Engineering, 

and Professor Carlos Fernández 

Valdivielso, who is a longstanding 

and active member 

of the KNX Scientific Forum. 

The conference explored 

many important topics including 

the following: Smart 

Grid and Green networking; 

KNX IP, BACnet and OPC 

innovations; KNX@Home, 

data mining and open source 

approaches; interfacing which 

covered among others, the 

subjects of the exposure of 

KNX devices through pervasive 

computing middleware 

and fibre optic sensor integration; 

KNX RF and the development 

of new KNX devices; 

and applications ranging from 

NFC technologies that are 

used in daily life through to integrating 

surveillance systems 

into KNX. 

It was a privilege for the forum 

delegates to be invited to 

visit the Navarra Parliament 

Building and to be shown the 

KNX installation there. The 

delegates were welcomed by 

the President of the Parliament, 

Ms Elena Torres Miranda 

who had very kindly 

agreed, along with the KNX 

President Mr Godehardt Schneider, 

to present the KNX 

bi-annual award for the best 

scientific project based on 

KNX. 

Contact: 

www.knx.org/knx-partners/scientific/scientific-events 

Training Centre Conference 2011 

After the successful release of 

ETS4 on October 20, 2010, 

training centres had the opportunity 

to share their ideas 

and experiences of the software 

at the 2011 annual conference 

for training centres. 

Once again the conference 

was hosted by ABB Stotz Kontakt 

in Heidelberg (Germany), 

which is gradually becoming 

the cradle for organizing such 

events. The audience of more 

than 70 delegates from training 

centres ranging from India 

to Sweden, listened attentively 

to the presentations given by 

Amsterdam (Netherland) 

KNX Association. The main 

topic of the conference was 

the new ETS4 training documentation 

for training centres 

and the presentation of the 

outlook on the new ETS functionalities 

and improvements 

to be realized in the future. 

ETS4 has truly fulfilled all expectations 

and is set to take 

the lead in becoming “the” 

software for planning and 

commissioning KNX installations. 

Contact: 

www.knx.org/knx-partners/training-centres/events 

KNX at 

Integrated Systems Europe 2011 (ISE) 

Winner of KNX Scientific Award 2010 

From left to right Carlos Valdivieso, Elena Torres, Georg Neugschwandtner, 

Godehardt Schneider and Ignacio Matias. 

Mr Georg Neugschwandtner 

from the Vienna University 

of Technology was the deserving 

winner of the Award 

2010. His paper gave special 

attention to the steps that lie 

between the requirements 

specification and a ready-torun 

system, with all devices 

installed and fully configured. 

ISE is one of the most important 

KNX trade fairs; this event 

was held in February in Amsterdam. 

For the first time a 

new iPhone/iPad/iPod application 

was shown. Based on the 

KNX technology, this application 

integrates and controls 

the entire living environment 

consisting of home automation, 

multimedia and IT. On 

this occasion, KNX exhibited a 

fantastic booth in collaboration 

KNX booth at 

ISE2011 trade 

show 

with some KNX Manufacturers 

(BleuComm´Azur, Divus, Eelectron, 

Elsner, Empure, GVS, 

HDL, Tci, Woertz) who demonstrated 

that audio and video 

applications can be fully integrated 

in houses and buildings. 

Moreover, 26 KNX members 

showed the interconnection of 

the “audio and video world“ 

with KNX at their own booths. 



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Moscow (Russia) 

KNX at Hi-Tech Building 2010 

Hi-Tech Building is the Russian 

exhibition for home and building 

control in cooperation with 

the professional audio-video 

solutions section - Integrated 

Systems Russia. KNX Russia 

participated in this fair for the 

fourth time. This year, three 

KNX manufacturers (Tci, 

BleuComm’Azur and Weinzierl 

Engineering) had their own 

space at the KNX booth, in order 

to demonstrate the latest 

innovations. Many other KNX 

manufacturers also participated 

in the exhibition with their 

own booths such as GIRA, 

Schneider Electric, JUNG, 

ABB, Siemens, etc. For many 

years, the Hi-Tech Building organization, 


and KNX Russia have collaborated 

and promoted the home 

and building sector in Russia. 

As a result, KNX International 

Association, represented by 

Mr Heinz Lux, was praised for 

its efforts during the opening 

ceremony. 

Contact: www.konnex-russia.ru 

Mr Heinz Lux at opening Ceremony 

Seoul (Korea) 

KNX at “Korean Audio & Sound Fair 

Technology Fair 2010” 

Montevideo (Uruguay) 

First KNX Course in Latin America 

Mail hall of the Korean Audio & Sound Fair 

Montevideo KNX Center 

The “Korean Audio & Sound 

Fair + Stage Equipment & 

Lighting Technology Fair 

2010” was held November 

24-26, 2010 in Korea. This 

trade show is regarded as the 

greatest event for the audio 

and sound industries in the 

country. 22,000 visitors had 

the chance to learn about 

new items for lighting, audio 

and sound control. Taking advantage 

of this opportunity, 

KNX – together with a Korean 

system integrator – was 

present at a Korean Fair for 

the first time. KNX struck a 

chord with the Korean people. 

The KNX Standard was 

the point of interest for many 

visitors and attracted wide interest. 

The several KNX application 

areas shown at the 

fair, the presentation of the 

new ETS4 and the exhibited 

KNX devices made a lasting 

impression on the fair’s visitors. 

This successful performance 

was only the beginning 

of many performances in Korea 

and the whole Asia-Pacific 

area in the future. 

Contact: www.systeceng.co.kr 

In January 2011, the first official 


in Latin America, the Montevideo 

KNX Centre in Uruguay, 

held two KNX Partner 

courses. The Centre was 

created in order to stimulate 

awareness of the KNX 

technology and its potential 

applications in that region. 

The Centre intends to establish 

the KNX technology 

as a benchmark in the field 

of control systems and energy 

efficiency. 

Located in the city of Montevideo 

(Uruguay), the MVD 

KNC Center offers its training 

services throughout Latin 

America and has already 

received applications from 

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, 

Peru, Colombia and Panama. 

Contact: 

www.montevideoknxcenter.com 


Cape Town (South Africa) 

KNX at the Green Building Expo 

KNX booth at the Decorex trade show & Stadium for the Wold Cup in South Africa 

New Market Survey Presentation 

The statistics taken from a 

published international market 

survey compiled by South 

Westphalia University of Ap- 

New Press Releases in 2011 

The new press releases 

“United States Opens Up to 

Green Building Technology,” 

and “KNX Scores with Energy 

Efficiency in Europe, Asia 

and the US”, highlight the 

increase in the use of KNX 

worldwide. The former puts 

In September 2010, the Green 

Building Council of South 

Africa hosted another Expo. 

The first green building standards 

body in South Africa, 

the Green Building Council 

offers a Rating System for 

Green Buildings similar to 

What bus technology do you work with most frequently? (Comparison in %) 

76,61 percent of users answered KNX 

Australia‘s System. This rating 

is helping South Africa adopt 

green building techniques and 

principles. The Expo included 

talks on industry related topics 

with many booths by various 

Suppliers. This included a 

KNX Booth, explaining and 

demonstrating benefits of 

KNX; Promotional materials 

were provided to delegates. 

An interesting sight was that 

many delegates were already 

aware of KNX, showing that 

the market is beginning to take 

notice. This was a successful 

show for all, but especially 

KNX! 

Contact: www.eiba.co.za 

plied Sciences have again 

concluded that there is a very 

strong consensus among respondents 

regarding the global 

standard for home and 

building control: KNX is the 

clear favourite. The survey 

was conducted in April 2010 

during “Light+Building”, the 

world’s largest trade fair for 

architecture and technology. 

If you are interested, please 

download it from this link. 

The presentation is in English 

(the first part) and German 

(the second part). 

Contact: www.knx.org/newspress/press-room 

the emphasis on the American 

market, whilst the latter 

pays special attention to energy 

efficiency with KNX. 

Contact: www.knx.org/newspress/press-room 


KNX Conferences/ 

Fairs Schedule 

2011 

ISH 2011 

15. – 19. 3. 2011 

Frankfurt am Main 

(Germany) 

Trade fair for bathroom, 

building, energy, HVAC, 

renewable energies 

ish.messefrankfurt.com 

Energy Efficiency 

and Renovation 

of Buildings Congress 

16. – 17. 3. 2011 

Malaga (Spain) 

Energy efficiency conference 

organized by KNX Spain 

www.knxitlforum.org/malaga 

eltefa 2011 

23. – 25. 3. 2011 

Stuttgart (Germany) 

A trade fair mainly oriented 

to the electrical industry 

sector 

www.messe-stuttgart.de/ 

eltefa 

Power Days 

6. – 8. 4. 2011 

Salzburg (Austria) 

Home and building automation 

fair 

www.power-days.at 

The 37th International 

Building Trade Fair 

(UFI) 

12. – 16. 4. 2011 

Belgrade (Serbia) 

The leading construction industry 

meeting point in the 

South East Europe region 

www.seebbe.com 


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Renexpo 2011 

5. – 7. 5 2011 

Budapest (Hungary) 

Platform for innovative 

products and technologies 

in the field of renewable 

energy and energy efficiency 

renexpo-budapest.com 

Elfack 2011 

9. – 13. 5. 2011 

Göteborg (Sweden) 

The biggest meeting place 

for the Nordic electrical 

sector 

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ECA Electrical Industry 

Conference 2011 

14. – 21. 5. 2011 

Marbella (Spain) 

Annual conference for engineering 

and building services 

www.eca.co.uk/training-newsand-events/eca-conference/ 

Electrical Building 

Technology Guangzhou 

9. – 12. 6. 2011 

Guangzhou (China) 

The biggest lighting exhibition 

in Asia 

www.messefrankfurt. 

com.hk/fair_homepage. 

aspx?fair_id=15&exhibition_ 

id=16&hdnLang=en 

China 

The 2nd Forum of KNX 

Technology and Application 

for Home and 

Building Control 

12. 7. 2011 

Beijing (China) 

The 2nd Chinese KNX Forum 

focuses on green, comfortable, 

energy saving environment 

for home and office 

Elektrotechnik 2011 

14. – 17. 9. 2011 

Dortmund (Germany) 

Leading regional trade fair 

for electrical engineering 

and industrial electronics 

www.westfalenhallen.de/messen/elektrotechnik/index.php 

IBS 2011 

20. – 21. 9. 2011 

Paris (France) 

Intelligent Building Systems 

Exposition focused on 

smart systems for building 

performance. 

www.ibs-event.com 

The 5th Shanghai International 

Intelligent 

Building Exhibition 

21. – 23. 9. 2011 

Shanghai (China) 

The exhibition aims at 

brand-building & strives to 

attract professional buyers 

www.biztradeshows.com/ 

trade-events/sibe.html 

Elektrotechniek 2011 

3. – 7. 10. 2011 

Utrecht (The Netherlands) 

The most important trade 

fair for the installer and industry 

www.elektrotechniek-online.nl 

WorldSkills 2011 

5. – 8. 10. 2011 

London (UK) 

The world’s largest, international 

skills competition 

www.worldskillslondon2011. 

com 

efa 

12. – 14. 10. 2011 

Leipzig (Germany) 

Fair for building systems, 

electrical engineering, air 

conditioning and automation 

www.efa-messe.com 

National Domotics & 

Smart Living Fair 

23. – 24. 11. 2011 

Eindhoven 


Trade show mainly based 

on home and building electronic 

systems 

www.beursdomoticaenslimwonen.nl 

HI-Tech Building 2011 

8. – 10. 12. 2011 

Moscow (Russia) 

This exhibition presents intelligent 

building technologies 

for building operation 

and management 

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KNX Journal international 

The KNX Journal is the international 

magazine for home and building 

control based on KNX technology. 

Experts, practitioners and professionals 

show the way in applying and 

developing the KNX standard – from 

home and building control trends to 

devices and application projects; from 

the KNX members and partners to 

useful information on event stand and 

publications. Special attention is given 

to members and activities of the KNX 

Association international and their 

national groups. 

Distribution 

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