What is KNX
A brief introduction to KNXThe demand for comfort and versatility in the management of heating, lighting and access control systems for a family home as well as an office complex is growing. At the same time, the efficient use of energy is becoming increasingly important. People want a comfortable, sustainable and safe place to live and work. That's where automation jumps in. |
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Realizing the automation dreamAutomation doesn't have to be difficult. It simply requires a system that does away with the problems of isolated devices by ensuring that all components communicate via one common language. The kind of device you want to use doesn't matter anymore. |
Getting StartedWant to get started with the KNX technology, but don’t know where to start? We’re here to help! You can also visit knx.org for more information » |
ApplicationsKNX solutions can be used across an extremely wide range of building control and automation applications across all market segments including commercial and industrial. It is highly flexible and is typical for the system to be used for many different applications within the one project. Such applications include: |
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The KNX Topology has no limit to the size and scale of the buildings in which it can be used. It is equally well suited to large scale commercial projects as to a residential building. One KNX line can support up to 64 KNX devices using a single power supply. These lines can be repeated and cascaded to include multiple KNX lines of 64 devices by using IP or KNX backbones. In this manner the size of the system is virtually limitless. KNX is extremely powerful when interfacing with other systems and protocols as there are many established gateways from a number of suppliers. These include OPC Servers, SCADA, BACnet, DALI and others. These interfaces and gateways are commonly used all over the world and have been tried and tested. |
InterfacesIn recent years there has been a growth in gateways from established manufacturer-based proprietary systems offering their own gateway for KNX. If considering such a solution consideration should be given to whether the gateway has true KNX Certification and the benefits of working with a single manufacturer’s proprietary solution as this could be counter-intuitive to the power of KNX, i.e. manufacturer independence. |
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KNX for every kind of project
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Whether you want to implement KNX in a new building or a renovation project, building automation can be realized in every project type. |
Office buildings
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Design your office so that it meets your needs and saves money. With KNX you can substantially decrease your maintenance costs in terms of energy consumption. Studies show that the use of smart technology in office buildings can increase the productivity and quality of the work environment. |
Residential buildings
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Design your own living space tailored to you lifestyle with KNX technology. A luxury villa or modern apartment building with the highest comfort and quality will increase your home’s value |
Hotels
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Hotel owners want to offer a high level of comfort to their guests. At the same time, it is important to save costs by being smart about controlling of energy usage. Building automation with KNX is the perfect solution to meet your guests’ high expectations while also optimizing energy usage. |
Schools and universities
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Schools and universities are confronted with the challenge of providing students with comfort and efficiency at an affordable cost. Safety is also paramount of an educational environment. Smart automation with KNX can help. |
Hospitals
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A reliable and efficient digital infrastructure is extremely important for hospitals. Constant monitoring, safety measures and efficient energy management can improve the daily routine at an health organization where every detail counts. |
Stadiums and sport facilities
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A highly flexible automation system proves to be a real asset for the daily management of infrastructure for both large and small sport facilities Industrial buildings
Reliable infrastructure is critical for industrial buildings. KNX offers a safe and easy to manage the system for a stable production process. |