KNX in practice: Solution examples
Brochure on KNX home and building control
On nearly 90 pages, you will find practical solution examples around KNX home and building control that are worth knowing.
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KNX home and building automation in practice: Various applications - one clever solution
KNX has long been established as the global standard for home and building automation. Controlling room climate, lighting, and blinds – all these are classic KNX functions. KNX technology is suited for functional buildings as well as for private homes. However, KNX is far more than just an installation system. It is as versatile as life itself.
KNX offers the technical opportunities to make a building a Smart Home or Smart Building, to use energy efficiently, and to increase comfort and quality of life. What you can do with KNX, and how you use KNX optimally for yourself and your customers, you will learn here.
KNX lighting control from Theben creates accents and provides orientation
Twilight is predictable. In the morning, in the evening. One can adapt to it. It sounds simple, but it is not – especially if the KNX installation has to be programmed accordingly. Many parameters have to But it is possible. Especially with Theben. For instance in front of entrances, accesses or on parking lots of companies, industrial plants, administrative buildings or housing areas. That is, in applications in which lighting is required especially at the start and end of work. Here, KNX lighting controls from Theben create clear accents and provide orientation. Exactly then, when it is needed. Outdoor – and of course indoor. Orientation lighting with KNX for buildings and outside facilities |
DALI and KNX: constant lighting conditions implemented across systemsWe all sense temperature differently. Similarly, we all sense brightness differently: Too bright or too dark are elastic terms, and are understood in a different way by each individual. However, we all know that light is an important asset. For several years, a growing number of experts has pointed out the health aspects of poor lighting, in numerous studies. The challenge has been clearly defined: On the one hand, it is important to save energy and to lower CO2 emissions. On the other hand, we want to permanently create good lighting conditions, under which people can work in a focussed manner without health burden. Theben offers you the appropriate solution. KNX lighting control with DALI Gateway |
KNX blind controls: Position of the sun, sunlight and blinds which always respond correctlyThe sun rises in the east and sets in the west – but in between and over the year, it shows a surprisingly variable course, which takes its different effects on houses, functional buildings, and the people, who live and work inside. For some people it is quickly too warm, others are blinded by the incident sunlight. Those who want to create constant lighting and temperature conditions, and ensure an efficient working atmosphere, find exactly the right components in the KNX building automation from Theben, which counteract the complex interplay of sun position, azimuth, and elevation: sun protection with sun position tracking. All this is very energy efficient: Because in winter, the solar energy is used to reduce heating costs, and in summer, the cooling effort is reduced by correct shading. Control sun protection with KNX |
KNX air quality control: fresh air helps students concentrateNo matter what you are doing you can concentrate properly when the air is stuffy. The right atmosphere is essential to study in. The AMUN 716 KNX air quality sensor enables just that. The AMUN 716 KNX monitors the rooms temperature, humidity and CO2 levels. Once it is configured it will automatically ensure the optimum air quality whilst keeping energy consumption to a minimum. That way everyone can benefit from clean air and a comfortable environment to work in. KNX climate controle with room air sensors and heating actuators |
Needs-oriented and energy saving temperature control with KNX and OpenThermWe still use most of the energy for heating. Even if the share in private houses is higher than in functional or administrative buildings: In both cases, the lion's share of energy costs is consumed by heating. Inside the individual rooms, we control the temperature with valves, room thermostats, and presence detectors. In this way, energy savings of up to 6 % can be achieved by lowering the room temperature by only one degree in unoccupied rooms. The heating system itself does not respond to changes of this kind. It provides heat, no matter if it is currently needed or not. Theben has gone one step further. With a needs-oriented heating control from the individual room up to the boiler. KNX from Theben is open for OpenTherm |
theServa – The quick and easy to use KNX visualisation: One mini server, one software and infinite comfortFantastic not only for children: creating a beautiful lighting mood. Setting the temperature to comfy. Programming the parameters to cosiness. KNX makes it possible and theServa makes it visible – and alive. Just as you feel and according to the season. theServa shows what the KNX electric installation behind the wall performs, what benefits, and above all, what options it offers. Also best of all the user can decide himself, how he wants to set lighting, heating, climate, safety functions and electric devices and from where. Because with theServa app, this is possible any time via tablet or smartphone. Three words can express this: energy saving comfort. KNX visualisation theServa |