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Energy Efficiency in Houses 2

Energy Efficiency in Industrial Buildings 3

Energy Efficiency in School Buildings 4

Energy Efficiency in sports halls 5

Smart Metering & Smart Building 6

Renewable Energy 7

Heating, Ventilation & Air Control (HVAC) 8

Safety & Surveillance 9

Sun Blind Control 10

Ambient Assisted Living 11

Elevator control 12

Kitchen control 13

Fire Alarm Systems 14

Gateways 15

IP Control 16

LED Control 17

Audio & Video Control 18

Telephone control 19

iPhone®Control 20

WLAN Control 21

Social Networks 22

Scenarios in a holiday paradise 23

An example for energy efficiency in Southern Europe 24

Excellent study atmosphere in desert campus 25

Highest level of efficiency for Singapore’s skyline 26

Pioneering building system technology

on Australia’s famous Surf Coast 27

Intelligence of stellar architecture 28

Factory recycles waste heat from production 29

KNX competence for Finland 30

Together with KNX on an eco journey 31

Bus technology ripe for the island 32

Intelligent control makes airport more efficient 33

Diploma with a global standard 34

The Smart Home on the curriculum 35

Content



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Energy Efficiency in Houses

Task

The rising cost of energy to-gether with a more careful use

of energy have moved up onour society’s agenda. For thisreason, we need new solutionsfor the optimization of energy

management – something thatcan be achieved by applying theKNX standard.

The Solution

Where KNX systems are

installed, the residents areinformed about their currentenergy consumption so thatthey can use it in the most

economical way. When KNX is

used to control and monitor thevarious domestic applications,

total energy consumption willbe reduced. Moreover, userscan monitor their actual energyuse on visual displays and have

the opportunity to take actionin order to reduce their con-sumption as much as possible,whether they are at home or

away from it.

Implementation

Solutions for an average home:

capacity for the control of thewhole house in zones or as agroup.

any equipment on the market.

displays of the house.

will allow users to control the

system when in the house oraway from it.

-

consumption of energy, water,gas etc.

Features

users’ needs

night-time signaling

to the users’ needs

-load

-

equipment in order to get thebest use

-

consumption of energy, water,

overview of use and allowingusers to take further actions

Advantages

By integrating all applicationsinto one single KNX installation,

users have many options for easyand comprehensive monitoringwith a control system that is

addition, there are the followingadvantages:

be installed in any part of the

house.

will make users aware ofwasted energy, allowing them

to save energy and money. -gured to suit individual needsand can also be stopped at any

time.

Spain

[email protected]



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Energy Efficiency in Industrial Buildings

Assignment

-münchen presents the KNXinstallation of a 5700 m² fac-tory. 24 hour operations re- periods and certain areas. Theventilation depends on ma-chine activity, whereas wasteheat is recovered for heatingpurposes. To achieve energyefficiency and cost savings,the customer opted for smartbuilding automation.

Solution

The KNX bus system allowsthe integration of componentsfor the automation of lighting,ventilation, heating and alert -tions can be connected via thenetwork for central operationand control.

Realisation

The complete lighting systemconsists out of 616 fluore-scent lamps, controlled via -

dimmers ensure that all ligh-ting components are used -ency depending on presenceof personnel and daylight.Thanks to KNX, an emergen-cy lighting system approved - - the lighting installation. -ke outlets, for heat dissipationand for additional air circulati-on are controlled via tempe- For this purpose, KNX de-tects the number of machinesin operation via an M-Bus in-terface. The system uses diffe-rent settings for summer and temperature exceeds the setpoint in summer, the interiorand exterior ventilation flaps

interior ventilation flaps areopened so that excess heat isused for heat recovery. KNX system controls theinstalled radiant tube heaters pick up fault messages fromthe building automation sys-tem and from production.The messages are forwarded where they can be displa-yed and processed by theresponsible staff. Set points,switching times and otherparameters can be set via thepassword-protected accesspoint where they also can bevisualised.

Technical Highlights

controlled according to cu-stomer requirements.

-ting system approved by

protection concept forimproved action in case of

-nagement with recoveringof waste heat.

-ding to the requirements ofthe respective productionprocess.

handling and control.

Advantages

energy cut by half because ofrecovering waste heat from -tion of ventilation motors the not automated operation.

Elektro Hieber Anton Hieber GmbH & Co.KG www.elektrohieber.de



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closes the windows

controls the lighting, includingdimming function

lighting control and detectingthe presence of people

touch screen with visualiza-tion software facilitates ope-ration and displays functionsand data.

be used to provide the datain refurbishment projects.

which monitors the sanitaryfacilities for excessive use ofwater.

Functions

The light is switched on at thestart of lessons. The constantlighting control can be startedup by shining an external lamp button is used for manual dim-ming, which will de-activate theconstant lighting control. The

Energy Efficiency in School Buildings

Task

new construction and refur-

bishment of school buildings.Functions to be covered arelighting, solar screening andheating as well as, increasingly, -

jective of KNX automation local control of which is a par-ticular priority during school energy conservation measuresare also demonstrated to thepupils for educational purposes.

Solution

switched on and off manually,activating a movement sensorwith constant lighting controlwhich will automatically switchoff the light after the lesson.The KNX controls of the blindsensure precise screening withoptimum daylight levels duringlessons; when the room is notoccupied they will close forcooling in the summer andopen up for solar gain in thewinter. For the heating sy-stem, operating modes such as

‘comfort’, ‘economy’ and ‘frostprotection’ will be activatedautomatically in accordance

with the lesson and holidayschedules. The rooms are ven-tilated via electrically operated open the windows manually,

2 sensors

will detect stale air levels andactivate automatic opening. Foreducation purposes, the energyconsumption data is availableon the display system or onthe internet. This includes the

2 values as a result of the

ventilation function.

ImplementationThe following products areinstalled on the panel:

2

2

concentration and current room

as the central unit for naturalventilation uses measureddata to calculate windowcontrol strategy

-

2 concentration is

displayed in a diagram. Whenthe value changes, the window

opens slowly. For optimisingthe ventilation functions it ispossible to set the parameters consumption data in the roomsis displayed to suit educationalpurposes.

Advantages

KNX automation with ma-nual operation a priority.

with the option of manualventilation when this is re-

quired due to rapidly changingrequirements.

-mation to increase pupils’energy awareness.

Ingenieurbüro Beyer Gebäudesystemtechnik Mail: [email protected]



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KNX Projects

Energy Efficiency in Sports Halls

Assignment

lighting, heating and venti-lation is considerably high. architectural structures usedfor these types of buildings. off the lights and in many casesthe ventilation is permanently achieved by using demand-related controls.

Solution

ideal in halls with heights up to well for clearly distinguishable however for quieter activitiessuch as yoga classes. The lightscould in cases like the latterbe switched off unwantedly.The engineering companyBeyer uses an optical sensorto solve this problem.

Realisation

- activity area for the presenceof persons. The intensity ofmovement is irrelevant for -mera can be used in order toprevent vandalism and henceto alarm personnel.The lighting system of thesports hall is manually swit-ched on and off via a robustKNX panel with eight push

-rance. The default brightness touch panel in the control sport contests. Fan coil actu-

Features

The lights are switched offautomatically if the opticalsensor detects an emptysports hall and when thisstate continues for several are informed about the ener-gy consumed since the lightingwas switched on last time. detect the number of personswith a sufficient accuracy information can be used tosee how many people are inthe hall and hence to set the

Advantages

The installation offers pos-sibilities to save energy insports halls. saved, users of the hall can becharged according to energyconsumed. - system offers a useful and verysimple feature: the possibilityto display current energyconsumption on a large publicscreen.

halls is increased when thenumber of persons is counted controlled accordingly. Thiskind of functionality can alsobe very effective for trainingand seminar rooms.

Ingenieurbüro Beyer Gebäudesystemtechnik Mail: [email protected]



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Task

KNX is a worldwide standardfor home and building control,

offering new products in themarket of visualization andsmart metering. The increasingnumber of products by diffe-rent KNX manufacturers inthis market segment providesa good variety of installation -tended to demonstrate theoption of installing active tariffmanagement.

Solution

The use of metering for electri-

monitoring and water meterswith electronic data recordingand storage facility ensures thesafety of the system in case visualization of the data withintegrated consumption displayand diagrams is available and makes it possible to record andmonitor the consumption ofeach KNX unit connected tothe system.

Implementation

By connecting the sensing de-vices to the KNX bus system

-main it is possible to display andprocess the respective data onthe touch panel. The software used to record and evaluatethe data so that users can rea-dily see the consumption of thevarious media, i.e. electricity,water, gas, solar and heating inthe past and the consumptioncan be extrapolated for the from different electricitytariffs, it is possible to use

power-intensive equipmentduring the cheaper periods. -nology can react to tariffs asthey change and use them totheir advantage.

Functions

with KNX interface

types of energy meters with

interface

data and display in diagrams

- high, average, low - repre-sented by red, yellow, green

with the option of manuallyconnecting or disconnectingelectrical equipment

Benefits

The system represents a world-wide standard and can be usedto display the consumption of

different types of energy inbuildings. The customers cancheck their consumption databy pressing a button. The energymanagement software can beused to connect or discon-nect power-hungry equipment tariff periods. KNX helps touse energy more economicallywhile enhancing comfort andsecurity.

Koyne-System-Elektronik intelligentes WohnenMarco Koyne Mail: [email protected]

Smart Metering & Smart Building



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SINAPSI s.r.l. mail: [email protected]

-formation on energy pro-duction, its efficient use savings.

supervised plants for main-tenance and properly timedinterventions

and building automationsystems is a strategic functionenabling load management,creation of energy policies,initiation of domotic sce-narios, and an increase of

Task

remote maintenance manage-

ment system for photovoltaic The system consists of lowenergy consumption hardware,installed in each photovoltaicplant, which can universallyacquire data. eSolar integratesa domotic engine that com-municates through the KNXprotocol. Web access to the center, this server allows theparallel monitoring of several

plants. i.e.

correct functioning of allcomponents of a photovoltaicplant

coming from different plants

of several plants

-duction and performance ofdifferent plants

and economical history formaintenance purposes.

Solution& Implementation

eSolar can communicate withthe majority of commerciallyavailable inverters through -munication ports to acquire also communicate with en-ergy counters, tax countersor net analyzers through its -puts to acquire the measured

source. Through KNX, eSolarcan acquire data coming fromdifferent kind of commerciallyavailable sensors to realize the and other environmental pa-rameters, automatic actuatingsystem for cooling and clean-ing of photovoltaic modules,photovoltaic tracking systemscontrol, electric load manage-

on a daily, monthly and annualbasis for ten years and permitsgraphical or table visualizationof this data. eSolar can, au-tonomously and automatically,supervise data and initiate sce-narios or scheduling depending signals through e-mail or SMS,initiation of cleaning opera-tions in case of dysfunctionalperformance decrease, controlof electric loads, generationof production reports, startof scenarios and schedulesdepending on real-time com-parison of energy production

and plant load curves, signallingand actuations start up in case

Features & Advantages

with the majority of the com-mercially available conversionand energy counting systems,as well as with standard sen-sors for the collection ofenvironmental parameters.

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Heating, Ventilation & Air Control(HVAC)

Task

-

trol system as well as remotecontrol for its lighting, blindand security systems and, inparticular for the heating, ven-tilation and air conditioning.Special focus is on maintainingthe values for air quality andthose required under the

Solution

Beger and Sporleder producea model presentation of theKNX system implemented

systems for sensors, actuatorsand displays are provided bydifferent KNX manufacturers.The selection of these focusedon optimum functionality and operation uses a visualizationscreen and touch panel.

Implementation

The air quality values in the -

temperature, humidity and

2 content. These values

air conditioning controllerto control the split air con-ditioning units and by the KNX weather station suppliesfurther data for the lighting,the blind system etc., suchas precipitation, wind speed,

was selected for the centraloperation and display of faults,measured values, operationaland switch status. This will alsolink the building functions andtransmit the data, alarm andfault messages to a facility ma-nagement system via intranetand the telephone network.This system also makes itpossible to carry out remote

Functions

The visualization is used forcentral operation and provides

technical personnel with theoperating status and messages,both internally and externally.Manual operation is possiblefrom remote locations as isthe receipt of messages bya mobile phone with inter-net connection. Settings forlighting, air conditioning andventilation can be set auto-matically in accordance with when the lock system registerscontact from the lockingbolts, the operating status,

such as ‘standby’ or ‘comforttemperature’ for the respec-tive building area will be setautomatically. For monitoringthe air quality in the archives,

2, humidity and

temperature are recorded andsaved automatically.

EGB Falk Beger

and commercial properties www.egb-beger.de

SporlederElektro Technik GmbH www.wohnen-mit-funktionen.de

Advantages

KNX proves its strength parti-cularly when it comes to com-

for different applications andflexibility regarding changes the system can be used forremote control where this isrequired due to the locationof the properties.



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Safety & Surveillance

Task

offers practical applications

for a broad range of uses such exhibitions, theatres, swimmingpools, sports complexes, zoosetc. The installation demons-trates how security functionscan be integrated into KNX of use for commercial applica-tions is of special importance

Implementation

beacon are central com-ponents of the installation. window contacts are installedto demonstrate how burglarintrusion can be detected. Fire -

ple for additional security and display is used to visualize these

devices for arming the alarmsystem and for function displaysare realized as pushbutton key-operated switches can also -ponents such as binary inputs dimmers and interfaces workinvisibly in the background,while a server-box provides thelogics, show effects etc.

Functions

demonstrated. When armingthe circuit via a key-operatedswitch, an acoustic signal is display all functional statuses.The switch used for armingthe circuit is also used as a

the alarm system, motiondetectors will trigger an alarmwhen a person is detected or

signal lamp is activated and analarm is passed on as an SMS toa mobile telephone. When thealarm system is disarmed, thelighting can be switched on oroff as usual via the pushbuttons.Motion detectors are usedfor automatic switching, andthe status of window contactscan be used to display openwindows and to turn off heating smoke detectors and waterdetectors can be used for local

display as well as for remotealarms.

Advantages

- used in multiple ways so thatsynergies are realized and businstallations can be put to

flexible security conceptscan be put into practice withdifferent functionalities, sensor

applications, alarm manage-ment and user concepts. Thedemonstrated bus installationcomponents for KNX comply body for accreditation of these the market.

GePro – Gesellschaftfür Prozeßtechnik mbHBusiness manager: Mail: [email protected]



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Sun Blind Control

Task

-suring comfort levels at theworkplace and at the sametime enhancing the energy presentation shows a modelof an installed system in anextensive building complexwith several floors, internalcourtyards and 2,500 solarscreening sectors.

Solution

possible screening results for

daylight levels, cooling in sum-mer and heat-gain in winter,BMS selected KNX-based au-tomatic solar tracking system.

Implementation

The equipment used forthe sun blind control is the centrally placed light levelsensors provides data re-

garding solar radiation, windand rain throughout the day.Movement sensors in the

persons. Based on this data,the software controls the solarscreening system, taking intoaccount the sun’s current po-sition and angle of irradiation,and any shadows cast by partsof the building. The blinds aremoved by conventional actua- available to assist operation. the individual blinds manually.

Functions

When the sun is shining theblinds on the respective fa-cades are activated to provideshade. This means that theirlouvres are adjusted such thatdaylight levels are optimized light is switched on via themovement sensors when room, different commandsare transmitted to the drives,

depending on the season: insummer the blinds will closefully in order to avoid heat

open wide to allow solar gain.

Advantages

Through the automatic suntracking device for each indi-vidual façade, a comfortableworkplace atmosphere is savings are achieved by redu- maximizing heat gain in winterand minimizing energy usedfor cooling in summer. The

suitable for single family dwel-lings and complex situations.

BMS – Building ManagementSystems Mail: [email protected]



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Task

The term ‘ambient assistedliving’ refers to living with tech-

nical support for older people.The reason is that more andmore senior citizens wish tocontinue living in their own

homes.For this reason, many corporatelandlords and private individualsmodernize their properties not

just from the energy point ofview, but also to make them

-sentation demonstrates how

can be implemented with KNX.

Solution

projects researching technolo-

gies that make it possible forolder people to live in theirown homes and offer safetyin certain risk situations. The

solution presented uses move-ment sensors for localizationas well as information from the

use of buttons for detecting

activities. The KNX standardis used because of its economy

and versatility.

Implementation

The displayed concept showsexamples of how one can up-grade existing homes using KNX

in order to improve comfort and

units, there is a mobile touch

display for visualization, whichhas been specially developed

study shows how one can use

mobile visualisation display, butalso as a multi-function switchfor a senior-friendly operating

concept, using a specially deve-loped screen.

Functions

To demonstrate the functionsthe board was equipped with:

for activating the lighting,controlling the blinds and theheating system.

on the light automatically andin addition provide information

about the presence of persons.

-nually via a 5-gang bus switchwith temperature controller

- The ‘multi-functional button’is the outcome of a design

in operation at the back of

Advantages

KNX functions can be imple-mented as part of refurbishmentin order to support ambient as-

Ambient Assisted Living

addition, the data from installedsensors such as movement sen-

sors, operating equipment etc.,

can be used for the detectionof irregular patterns compared

to the regular activities of theperson, indicating situations inwhich help may be requiredand alerting the respective care

service or relatives.

Cibek technology+ trading GmbH

Visualisation devicesTouch control

Pushbutton

Windowcontacts

Light Sockets Shutter Roller shutter

Roomtemperature

controller

Windowcontacts

Light Sockets HeatingMotion

detector Pushbutton

Shutter roller shutter



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Cibek technology+ trading GmbH

Elevator Control

Assignment:

switch off the lights, to turndown the heating and to cutoff the coffeemaker from themains via a central controlwhen leaving the house. Theintegration of an elevatorcontrol into this central ope-rating concept is a novelty. -trol“.

Solution:

The system integrator from elevator control into a KNXsystem. This interface allowsusers to call the elevatorfrom inside the flat and toreceive status information -gant feature of this solutionis that the elevator call canbe integrated into scenarios, etc.

Realisation:

central control and manage- to the KNX installations ofthe individual flats, via KNX build up the KNX environ-

-ver is used as a communica-tion interface between KNX -tem functions and elevatorcontrol functions can be ac- visualisation software servesas a common user interface,also for calls and images from

Functions:

The touch panel serves as asingle access point for boththe KNX system and the ele-vator control. When callingthe elevator, users can selectimmediate arrival, arrival wi- The management system co-ordinates elevator calls fromall flats in the house. can see e.g. weather infor-mation and the arrival timeof the elevator, lights can be

switched off and the heatingset point can be loweredwhen calling the elevator, i.e. -rio. When arriving at home, -val” scenario via a hand-heldKNX radio control: the lightsare switched on, the heatingis set to comfort mode and can also select other custo-mised functions togetherwith the elevator call.

Advantages

-ous operating concept forhigh-end single and multi-fa-mily houses and apartmentbuildings.

times in the hallway.

- all users.

used as a special solutionfor car lifts in hillside orterraced buildings, where

inhabitants can park in frontof their flats. -

tral operating control information or calendar de-tails, select music or quicklyplace an order.



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Functions

of kitchen technology and

kitchen appliances

set-point adjustment forconnected refrigerators

lighting

-narios

scenarios with respectivedimmer values

creation of temperature -tors.

doors

etc. -

tion gives users access tointernet functions such asweather service, schedules,

telephone calls, e-mail etc.

Kitchen control

Task

-grate high-level comfort,

controls in kitchen technology and versatile visualisation ofcontrols for all appliancesand systems in the kitchen interface: it should be easy tounderstand and simple to usefor all members of the family.

Solution

containing individually desi-gned visualizations that allowintegration of the entire kit-chen technology into KNX of this KNX solution is a three-dimensional representation offloor plans, building elementsand exterior views in the

entire rooms instead of two- that can be used to directly

control all connected kitchenappliances show their currentstatus or value.

Implementation

The visualization application

is running on a touch panel to the kitchen appliancesis integrated via a gateway

The entire KNX technologywithin the house or building switches, dimmers and blinds

rooms are installed as well aswindow contacts for multipleuses: they allow turning off

heating radiators when thewindow is open, they are usedto check the window status

and they serve as a burglar for selected lamps, dimmervalues and blind statuses can

be combined and saved forlater use.

Advantages

that has been designed with

users in mind: it can be visu-ally and functionally adapted of kitchen users.

family as well as access tosystem functions for expe-rienced users.

touch panels allows all KNX -tractive control center.

EIB/KNX-SystemintegrationEIB TECH [email protected]



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Fire Alarm Systems

Assignment

Fire alarm systems work in-dependently. For easier main-tenance, status information,information regarding systemfaults and triggered alarmsthese systems can be integra-ted into KNX systems. Thishelps to reduce false alarms Netherlands is very expe-rienced with KNX installa-tions in hotels, theatres, courtbuildings and police stations.

Their demonstration shows be integrated.

Solution

alarm system constitutes the communicates with the KNX -

Realisation

-quirement when integrating a installation. For safe operati-on, visualisation of status andalarms has to be monitored. detect the input current andthe internal temperature of -tem also checks whether the

browser is still active. Faultsare indicated both visually andvia an acoustic signal. -filling a request from the push buttons are installed toallow navigation within the

-tion to the features shown inthe demo installation, statusmessages from the following often monitored in real-lifeprojects: sprinkler systems,emergency messages fromtoilets for handicapped per-sons, overvoltage, network doors etc.Functions: -

tus information about fire and smoke detectors canbe displayed graphically. Se- are shown. alarm, the following informa-

InstaVer Systems BV Niederlände Web: www.evizion.nl

the indication of the floorwhere the alarm is comingfrom, the fastest way to routes and the access for the with emergency instructionsis played. KNX system automaticallycontrols the following im-portant functions: granting resistant doors, switchingon lights and closing heatingvalves.

Advantages

causes of each triggeredalarm

and evacuation

alarm systems -cation appliances are keptand the yearly rehearsalcan be displayed upon re-quest.

- possible thanks to the mul-tiple-usability of compon-ents, which makes KNXinstallations even more va-luable.



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Gateways

Assignment

While KNX the basis is forhome and building automationsystems, proprietary systemsare frequently used for dedi-cated functions. To realise aconsistent building manage-ment system, it is importantto integrate these dedicatedfunctions into the KNX sys- -plicate installations and ope-rating units, consistent userinterfaces for all functions,operating units in tune with

interior design requirements,central visualisation functionsincluding error messages andalarm management.

Solution

To achieve this, either com-mon gateways as they areavailable on the market or

HSEG - Ingenieurbürofür Elektroplanung undGebäudesystemtechnik

Waidmanssweg 7 Mail: [email protected]

Function area Manufacturer /

Gateway

Operation and

visualisation viaKNX for

Functions

gateway

e.g. gas condensing boilers

Metering data recording bb-Steuerungstechnik M-Bus

gateway

M-Bus

-

instruments

particular case the sensors were from Thermokon

manufacturer

special gateways for propri-etary protocols can be used.The engineering company

how common gateways canbe used together with KNX.They have tried and tested allthese solutions.



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TAST DEUTSCHLAND Mail: [email protected]

IP Control

Task

The task scenario was the

refurbishment of a commercial

and decentralized control ofdaylight-dependent lighting, tem-perature and volume flow with

the tower block with a total of

mezzanine, ground floor, 11 up-

of data points to be processed

to be sub-divided into several

is the technical implementationof the customer’s security requi-rements for certain areas.

Solution

Together with the designers,

eight KNX domains which areconnected with each other via

via coupling to the building

-

visualization.

Advantages

With the help of the sub-divisioninto KNX domains and cross-

was possible to create a very

stable KNX system with redu-

the same time improving stabilityand performance. With the help

of the high number of presenceand movement sensors, theKNX visualization and the buil-

ding control system link it waspossible to achieve additionalreductions in operating costs.

the sub-division allows parallelprocessing of the databases. Theeasy and economic installationof the KNX bus in two-wire

technology, together with thealmost unlimited technical pos-sibilities for control of lighting,

backbone and sub-distributionlines, using additional line cou-plers for distributing the signals

on the KNX system.Implementationand functions

areas via buttons and central

functions.

- control.

temperature control in all

with target values provided by

the building control system.

with analogue controls.

data provided by the building

control system. The heatingof rooms is controlled viathe flow control mechanism

blinds, heating, ventilation andair conditioning, is particularly

allows the transfer of largequantities of data; this meetsthe new requirements of bus

systems used for the controland transmission of data for thepurpose of energy and mainte-nance management.



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Rene Rieck Mail: [email protected]

LED Control

Task

for attractive lighting effects

that can be used in shops, shopwindows, lobbies, bars or in thehome. This is a new task for KNX temperatures can be changed to

create different kinds of moodlighting. The application de- be activated and controlled via

special lighting control devices.

Solution:

for KNX by Bilton. KNX sensorsand controlling devices, as well spot lights for rails are used to

demonstrate how easy it is tocreate lighting scenarios with

Implementation

The presentation will be rea-lized with the following KNX

components:

sequencing actuator for KNX - and dimming.

sequencing actuator for po- used as a second actuator. Thisdevice can activate individual

Nexus spot light for rails withan integrated KNX interfacecan be used to create mood in the range between 2800 K

and 7000 K can be switched ordimmed with this device.

used for automation purposes.

- -trolled either via a pushbutton

Functions

lighting via the touch panel of thiscomfortable device and select of day, they can pre-set different

colours and color temperatures presence detector is used to

trigger different logic operationsin order to change the colors

brightness is also measured inorder to achieve an optimumlight intensity in interior rooms.

Advantages

lighting in a simple and intelligent

way. There are solutions fornumerous applications such asart galleries, museums, shops,

architecture and especially forresidential and non-residential

changing of color temperatures will feel comfortable in this en-vironment, because the lighting

system provides optimum colortemperature, intensity andeffects.



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Audio & Video Control

Task

The control of audio and visualmedia is an interesting task for

in which the electrical installa-tion has already been carriedout with bus technology, it ispossible to activate music, news rooms.

Solution

The optical highlight of a‘virtual’ house should be a slides and playing videos etc. of a multi-room audio system,

two rooms are simulated inwhich different media can beplayed. But it is also possible,in ‘party’ mode, to play thesame music in all rooms. Thesystem is centrally operated viadifferent touch panels or via busbutton in the individual rooms.

or projector would be used asa display, which could also becontrolled by the KNX system.

Implementation

and videos. This can be opera-ted via the KNX visualization,which can also be displayed. an operating unit for controllingthe media as well as the gene-ral KNX system for lighting,heating control and solarscreening. Two loudspeakersare used to simulate different

rooms or audio zones. Thereare touch sensors for eachdifferent zone, indicating thecompatibility with the KNX sy- videos and music are stored in media server and are activatedvia the KNX domain as well as

multi-room system. Both the -dio components are perfectlyintegrated into the KNX sy-stem via KNX gateways.

Functions

The installation of the diffe-rent touch displays with theirrespective surfaces shows themultiple options for operatingequipment with respect totechnology, design and ope-rating comfort. The different

brightness and volume con-trols, also available as a slidecontroller, demonstrate thevariety of operating options. -tivate audio and video contentor to adjust the volume viaconventional buttons or KNXbus buttons.

Advantages

There is no need for additionalcontrol systems. The media

controls are simply integratedinto the KNX installation whichis already in place, making thisfunctional solution even moreeconomical and visually appea-ling, as the operating elementsmatch the other parts of the are readily available in the re-spective retail outlets.

CA BrachtendorfGmbH & Co. KG Mail: [email protected]

and visualisation display 15"

Sensors:

2-zones

output

KNX - control elementsand player devices



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Telephone Control

Assignment

To control building automa-tion systems, intelligent user

common practice to use se-parate systems for each func- how all functional areas canbe integrated into one system,all with low integration andadministration costs, whileincreasing performance andflexibility.

Solution

Members of staff use a clientsoftware in combination with

their telephone in order to ac-cess the individually assignedbuilding automation functions.This allows them to open orclose blinds, change the roomtemperature or to switch anddim light. The client softwarecan also be used as communi-cation means in combinationwith a headset.

Realisation

The communication and au-

from the usual functions ofan enterprise class telephone a high-performance automati-on service that can be freelyconfigured via scripts. Thesystem can be used to auto-mate and control telephoneand building functions.The client software allowsaccess: to building controland telephone functions, tosurveillance cameras, to histo-

rical and energy consumption -place. -tion functions can be assignedto telephone buttons.

Features

-mation functions including

KNX via client softwareand telephone

including chat function,voice mail, video telephonyand fax

cameras

-tions

system: access rights canbe assigned on the level offunctions and group addres-ses

server for later statisticalanalysis

Advantages

functions from operator desk-

software needed for buildingautomation and communica- system controls communi- concepts are flexible and openfor later modification. Thesoftware can be installed on -wer costs as only one systemis needed.

GLT-Plan Planungsbürofür Gebäudetechnik Markus Schwarz,Systemintegrator Mail: [email protected]: www.gltplan.de



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iPhone ®Control

Task

Solution:

ibs intelligent building servicesgmbh presents a solution thatuses standard KNX compon-ents for all home and buildingapplications. The application isbased on the m..remote visua-lisation software in connectionwith the new m..myhomeserver.

Implementation:

configurable visualization be created in a special editorand will then be loaded to theend device. Mobile devicescommunicate with the system

into the local cable-based

communication with KNXinstallations is realised viathe m..myhome controller.This technology uses KNX up to 50 KNX addresses at a can be adapted, thereforethe system can also be usedfor complex media controlsand allows integration of allinternal functions available inthe world of KNX. The built-inscripting engine makes it easyto initiate complex command

sequences.

Functions

functions of advanced home

as lighting systems, heatings controls and mobile devices.

panel is used as a centralcontrol, allowing access toKNX functions and to theworld of digital media such - demonstrated. This solutionis especially useful for hotels.The wireless integration offersboth maximum flexibility andmaximum functionality.

AdvantagesThe advantages of this solu-tion are undisputed. Being m..remote visualisation offersspeedy access times. Thissystem helps to avoid typical

ibs intelligent building

services gmbh [email protected]

latency times that occur inweb-based solutions. Whenintegrating media technology,

this is a decisive advantage.This solution offers an easyentry into the world of homeand building automation at atruly competitive price. Thesystem includes a 10" touchpanel of the latest generation.



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180, imp. du Baou www.proknx.com

WLAN Control

Task

Systems for media technologyand building automation are

becoming ever more complex. -fronted with data processing called for, that allows usersto create and monitor lightand shadow without a “ser-ver”, using a simple remotecontrol from their armchair. create lighting scenarios and or security functions. The -

requirement.

Solution

strength of the KNX bus: Wi-thout a central computer allhome data such as switchingstatus and temperatures are

available on the bus. Thisgreat feature of KNX wasused in the development of

for media remote control andenables server-less centralcontrol, monitoring and datarecording.

Implementation

The image shows a remotecontrol for media accessthat communicates with the communication objects ofthe gateway are allocated to

provided free of charge thatallows the combination of thecomponents used in a home devices.

Functions

actions, users can set lighting

scenarios and save them inthe actuators according to scenarios can be combinedwith macros for the control ofmedia technology, e.g. to shutthe blinds or roller shuttersand to dim the lights when a There are controls for indi-vidual rooms, and operatingstatuses can be switched viaintegrated timers. Tempera-ture and energy values aresaved every hour and can be

displayed as a linear chart forthe past week.

Advantages

can be used for an intuitivecontrol of the entire housewithout any additional hard-

and a media remote controlare all you need. You can easily

integrate media devices and avariety of other componentsand control them via wireless with this technology withoutknowledge of a programminglanguage.



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Social Networks

Assignment

Networks. The requirementis to automatically transmitsystem faults, alarms, video-intercom images and ordersfor different services viasocial networks.

Solution

in order to connect a KNXsystem with diverse socialnetworks such as Facebook,

play. The new multi-protocol its kind and supports up to 25 bidirectional access from of the different protocols gateway functionality, the used to visualise data fromdifferent platforms.

Realisation

The panel shows basic func-tions of modern buildingautomation systems: a room as a central operationalcontrol for presence-de-pendant functions, roomtemperature, lighting andservice requests via social - for presence detection anda webcam serves to monitor

- to control the devices andto visualise data. They are 15“ display is used to showthe application’s Facebook as central device evaluates allKNX events and transmitsmessages to social networkswhere appropriate.

Features

The primary use of thissystem is to show the pos-sibilities of social networksin combination with smartbuildings. For example be-verages can be ordered atthe supplier with a simple transmitted together with anup-to-date camera image, if amotion detector triggers anevent when the owners are metering data is transmitted

via the social network.Advantages

The use of social networksoffers many advantages: the-se services are free of chargeand allow users to managethe transmission of data andthe access to systems. Thereare client applications availa-ble for nearly all platformthat allow users to access -dential building has its ownFacebook account, a kind

of data diary can be kept: house consume? Who rangat what time the doorbell?What kind of malfunctionsoccurred during a particularperiod in time? can make their data availableto a group of people theytrust. This even allows theintegration of several typesof services.

ibs intelligent buildingservices gmbh



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Benefits provided by KNX inthis project

for the guests

maintenance from any

Technical refinements

hotel management system

for lighting, air conditioning,emergency operation, securityetc.

audio system

project

Companies involved

Building owner

Architect

Electrical Engineers

-

Mechanical engineer System integrator

Area of application

Functions

air conditioning

Scope

Scenarios in a holiday paradiseComfort and efficiency by coupling KNX with the hotel management system

“La Marquise” on the Greekholiday island of Rhodesshows how economic andconvenient hotel manage-ment can be implementedwith KNX. The luxury resortspanning an area of 12 hec-tares looks like a stylish hotelvillage with bungalows,

green areas and pools. Thebuildings with luxury rooms,

suites, restaurants, bars etc.are fitted with highly mo-dern building technology.The guests already profitfrom it on arrival: the keycard not only opens thedoor but also activates aroom scenario for lighting,air conditioning, TV, hotwater, alarm managementand information. The KNXinstallation, which was builtby Prousaloglou Pantelis-Konstantinos & SIA OEwas presented with the

International Award for Eu-rope and supports comfort,security, hotel service andenergy efficiency throughapplications for lighting, sun

protection, air conditioning,audio/video, alarm systemsand monitoring.

Stylish waterfall: To prevent a gust of wind from blowing the water in the wrong

direction, a KNX weather station switches off the pump when the wind is toostrong.

Energy managementreduces load peaks

Working together with thehotel management, the systemintegrator has implementednumerous functions for thewell-being and safety of the and for the smooth operationof the hotel. The interaction

of the hotel management sys-tem and KNX was developed can combine their favouritelighting, climate and mediaentertainment themselvesand store them as individualscenes. The key card providesthe hotel service with impor-tant information, for examplewhen the room is occupied,when it can be cleaned orwhen guests do not want to signals that the room is empty,

the lights are switched off andair conditioning devices areswitched from comfort toeconomy mode. are also available in public areassuch as the lobby, the bar orthe dining room, as well as the

time programs, brightness andhotel management, the lightscenes create light moods,ensure safety on the paths andilluminate the architecture.The media control for musicin all areas is controlled viaKNX audio actuators. -tant topic: the fan coil con-trollers are interlocked withdoor and window contacts to -ergy management system forcooling devices, heat pumpsand household applianceshelps to save gas, water andelectricity and prevents peak emergency power is activatedvia a generator, an intelligentlogic distinguishes betweenloads that are important foroperation and those that areless important and switchesthem on or off accordingly.Fault signals and technicalmonitoring are likewise ba-sed on KNX. The display is

carried out via a visualisation mobile phone.The comprehensive topology -nology.Some details of the project: address assignments.



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An example for energy efficiency in Southern EuropeAt the Metal Foundation in the Spanish city of Avilés (Asturias),KNX controls and regulates the lighting, sun protection and air conditioning

Benefits provided by KNX in

this project

lighting systems

individual room control

ambience in the room

advanced KNX training

changes in use


for room lighting

maintenance through currentdetection

communicates with the

interface between KNXand other systems

meteorological data andsolar position

Companies involved

Building owner, Planning

KNX System Integrator

KNX system integration:

Area of application

Functions

Scope

Mobotix, Wago etc.

Costs

The Metal Foundation in Asturias on the Costa Verdeis one of the first educatio-nal establishments to offerKNX training in Spain. It isonly logical that the newheadquarters of the chari-table foundation in Avilésshould be fitted with the bussystem. Since its opening in2012, training rooms andlaboratories are housed onthe 3,000 square metres of

floor space. The versatilityof KNX for efficiency, com-fort, security and controlshould be illustrated by thebuilding automation system.The building technologyemphasises the foundation’scommitment to new techno-logies for sustainability andenvironmental protection.The project was supportedby industry partners bothin an advisory and physicalcapacity. The engineeringoffice DOERCO in Gijon

was presented with the KNX Award International Awardfor Europe for its successfulsystem integration.

With its energy-efficient building technology, the headquarters of the foundationhave the chance to become one of the first NZEB (Near Zero Energy Buildings)in Spain

The 150 lighting circuits of theinterior lighting are controlled controllers which take intoaccount the level of daylightare implemented in roomswith large windows and they - provide economic lighting on possible to switch the lighton manually via a push button

when it is economically reaso- -sures that the exterior lightingis automatically switched onat dusk, is switched off duringthe night and then switched onagain at dawn.The blinds in front of the used for anti-glare protection -ciency of the building. Theykeep the building cool in thesummer and let the sun’swarmth into the rooms during

the winter. This intelligent -tric software and receives thedata from weather stations,

such as brightness and wind

force, room temperature,presence signals, sun positionand points of the compass. automatically.The KNX individual roomcontroller also saves energywhether it is for heating orcooling. The setpoint values,whether comfort or standby,are set independently of thelayout. The interlocking of thecontrol circuits with windowcontacts prevents loss of heator cold. KNX communicates

adapt the generation of heator cold to the requirements ofthe room. The KNX terminal as an interface and integrates - With the KNX intruderalarm system, signals frompresence detectors and win-dow contacts are used totrigger the alarm and activate

energy management system,which is organised via an consumption data. The inter-face to the BMS increases thelevel of security in the eventof an alarm and technical mo-nitoring supports the systemmaintenance. Fault signals canbe sent via email. Four touchscreens are installed for thecentral control and operationof the KNX functions. Thereis also a central control point

with a visualisation screenfrom which you can accessthe entire building technology.



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Excellent study atmosphere in desert campusIn Saudi Arabia’s university for women, building system technologycontrolled by KNX enables the university to operate efficiently


protection systems

air conditioning

possibilities for operation

and optimisation

and extensions


option of manual operation

-light-dependent lighting control

projection mode

wall control

management

Companies involved

Services Engineers,Electrical Engineers,KNX System Integrator Modern Times Technical www.mtts.com

Area of application

Functions

- -

Scope

Number of KNX devices: 6550, Costs

The Princess Noura Bint Abdul Rahman University inRiyadh, Saudi Arabia is thelargest and probably the mostmodern university for womenin the world. The teachingand research establishmentincorporates faculties forhealth, humanities, art, lan-

guages, geography, historyand Islamic studies. Thecampus covers 800 hectaresand has been conceived as

an independent district. Ithas space for 40,000 femalestudents and 12,000 emplo-yees and includes a library,a university clinic, researchcentres, halls of residence,social facilities such as kin-dergartens, schools, mosquesand even its own automaticrail system. The installationwith its impressive and stylisharchitecture began opera-tions in 2012.The best features of the com-

plex can also be seen in the

building system technology.The KNX building systemtechnology ensures efficientlighting and air conditioningand provides protectionagainst sun and heat in allthe university buildings. Thesystem integrator of theextensive KNX installation,“Modern Times Technical

The campus of the Princess Noura University for Women is impressive due toits size, architecture, comprehensive teaching programme, social facilities – anddue to its highly modern building system technology

Systems (MTTS)”, was pre-sented with the Internatio-nal Award for Asia for this

project.

Sun protection supportsthe air conditioning

Strong sunlight and tempera-

– as is usual in desert regions – require reliable sun protec-tion or shading technology

for the large glass fronts of atmosphere in the lecture and in areas such as the libraryand cafeteria is a prerequisite the university. Thousands ofblinds not only protect againstglare but also prevent thehigh levels of solar heat frompenetrating the building. Theblind drive mechanisms on allfour facades of the building arecontrolled via a KNX weather

-dent on the current positionand intensity of the sun. Theoption to set the blind and thelouvre positions manually viaa bus push button meets anyindividual requirements. Thesesettings are reset to automaticmode via presence detectorswhen people leave the room.

The air conditioning is made

-tection which is an importantfactor for operating costs andenvironmental protection.

Partition control dividesroom functions

The bus installation for the 4-storey university buildingsis divided into zones, with adistribution of the correspon-ding switch actuators, dimmingactuators and other KNX de-

daylight-dependent controllersor constant lighting controllers - toilets etc. Manual operation ispossible via bus push buttons. lecture halls and classrooms forexample, it is possible to simplycall up brightness values for thelighting and to set the darkness

-tem include intelligent partition -ture rooms are divided into tworooms, the room functions forlighting, shading and operationare automatically divided intotwo independent units.KNX MT-701 panels are usedfor local central operation suchas emergency lighting functions.They also make logic, timeswitch and scene functions central operation, monitoring

and control of the entire KNXinstallation was implemented software. KNX is also able tocommunicate with the campusmanagement system via a KNX status in the individual rooms isused for occupant-dependentsetpoint adjustment of the

climate control – a further con-

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Highest level of efficiency for Singapore’s skylineIn the twin-tower development Asia Square, KNX supports climate protection,comfort, safety and technical service


large number of components

the presence signals

with the BMS

and sustainability


and operating hours

emergency lighting

a master reset

Companies involved

Building owner Electrical Engineers and KNXSystem Integrator Stanley Yeo, Singapore

Area of application

Functions

Scope

Number of KNX devices: 4200, Costs

Singapore’s skyline con-tinues to grow not onlyin height but also in thenumber of skyscrapers.

Amongst the newest of tho-se completed are the AsiaSquare Twin Towers nearthe Marina Bay financial

centre. On the 43-46 floors,there is a luxurious 280 roomhotel, 190,000 square metreoffice space, an extensivesales floor for boutiques anda public podium for culturalevents. Global companiessuch as Citi Bank, Julius Bär,Bank Sarasin, Lloyds, Goo-

gle, Marsh and McLennanCompanies amongst othershave moved in here. The twoTowers I + II are currentlyamong the 10 highest in themetropolis.

The buildings receivedthe highest accolade withthe Green Mark Platinum

Award, a coveted title forenvironmental and sustai-nable building. One of the

priorities was the produc-tion of solar electricity andbiodiesel as well as waterefficiency. Energy-savingbuilding system technology

The towers are over 220 metres high and were presentedwith the coveted Green Mark Platinum Award

has also an important role.The KNX control solutionsintegrated by YumetronicsPte Ltd in the lighting, tech-nical monitoring and energymanagement functions havetherefore earned the In-ternational Award for Asia

according to the KNX jury.

Tenants can createtheir own switchingprograms

detectors, brightness sensors,timer programs and schedulesensure that lighting circuits areonly switched on when theyare required and are dimmeddown during daylight – wit-

hout any loss of comfort orconvenience.The level of safety is alsoincreased by the KNX appli-cations. The presence signalsfrom the staircase area aretherefore used for monitoring The coupling also enables thelighting in the escape and eva-cuation routes to be switched

on fully automatically in the

functions can be supervisedfrom a central location via developed by Yumetronics.The recording of the opera-ting hours of the luminairesand the evaluation of loadscontribute to rapid servicing, and optimisation of the energyconsumption. offers individual users theoption of creating their ownswitching programs usingaccess rights e.g. according toworking hours, occupancy etc. is also possible. an authorisation card is one of also activates the lighting on thefloor on which the lift arrives. installation, since planning secu-

rity and system flexibility werekey factors at the project design building owner and the tenants -trol functions can simply beadapted when the room usechanges while the guests andemployees enjoy comfortablelighting conditions. To meetpersonal preferences and toadapt when the working day isextended, room functions cansimply be operated manually,even directly on the worksta-

such as the lights flashing pre-vent the building from beingplunged into sudden darknesswhen there is a master reset.The climate protection also the carbon footprint due tolower energy consumption andno longer burning time of theluminaire.



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Pioneering building system technologyon Australia’s famous Surf CoastKNX integrates all the functions forefficient control and central energy management


building technology

for central management

loads, water consumption andregenerative energy sources

-ergy gain via a 40"

maintenance


for central management

with retrieval of lightscenes

logy triggers lighting functions

Companies involved

Building owner KNX System Integrator

Area of application

Functions

Scope

Costs

With its spectacular sceneryand ideal surfing conditions,the Surf Coast in Victoria,

Australia attracts touristsfrom all over the world withits nature reserves. The “SurfCoast Civic Building” beganoperations in 2011 in thesmall township of Torquayat the gateway to the GreatOcean Road. It is a moderncommunity centre for sport,culture and communication.

During the implementati-on, the builder Surf CoastShire Council placed greatimportance on environmen-tal protection and energyefficiency.This is also shown in thebuilding system technologywhich is controlled efficient-ly via KNX. The integrationof a wide variety of functionsin a central system is a new

Environmental protection and sustainability are valued highly on the Surf Coast.The efficient building system technology with KNX meets this requirement

and innovative idea for Australia – this was one ofthe reasons that the systemintegrator Peter Garrett ofmySmart CTI decided onthe versatile global stan-dard. It is not only possibleto control all the lightingand monitoring functions,as well as, the energy andwater consumption via a 40"LCD display in the buildingfoyer but also to visualise

the energy gains of the wind power and photovoltaicsystems which belong to thecomplex. This presentationhas public appeal and em-

phasises the environmental-ly friendly building concept.The impressive KNX instal-lation was presented withthe International Awardfor Africa, America and

Australia.

Building blocks for the

Green Building certifi-cate

features of KNX in order to

control system including: lightingsensors and dimmers which

ensure a consistent level ofbrightness with optimum useof daylight, presence detectorsprovide lighting according to

demand. The floodlights on the

off via brightness sensors depen-ding on the time that they are

are thereby avoided.KNX push buttons and control-lers also ensure that convenient

manual operation can be carriedout.

-dividual heating devices can

also be controlled via KNX,partly automatically and partlymanually. They can thus be

included in the central controlsystem. The following functions

are integrated in the energymanagement system: lighting

control, shutters and blindscontrol, energy monitoring,consumption display and smartmetering for renewable energy.

To achieve the highest possible

-tems such as rain water pumpsand solar hot water pumps

are monitored, flow rates aremeasured and temperatures arecontrolled via KNX.

media technology is one of the

highlights of the installation. Bycoupling the audio and video

system with the KNX lightingcontrol, relevant lightscenescan be called up during events.These scenes can be created

individually by the user via the

" display has been installed in thefoyer for the public display of

the energy currents and analy-

sis. The central management is

enables remote servicing on

least, is the KNX technologywhich controls the building

been instrumental in buildingthis world class facility.



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Intelligence of stellar architectureIntegrated into a sustainable building concept with KNX modules

High levels of daylight, glassbuilding materials and animposing architectural de-sign from the star architects"Ingehoven Architects"characterise the new head-quarters of the HDI Gerling

property insurance groupin Hannover. Spread overfive floors and covering anarea of 75,000 square me-tres, 2000 employees have

a modern, ecological andergonomic place to work.The sustainable buildingconcept is guided by theDGNB gold standard andlinks minimum consumptionof energy and resources with

greater convenience of use.In addition to triple glazing,thermal insulation and the

production of regenerativeenergy, the lighting andblinds controlled by KNX isan important part of the en-ergy efficiency throughout

the system. The companycharged with the projectimplementation, BauerElektroanlagen GmbH Hal-le, was presented with theKNX National Award forGermany for this unusual

project.

Sun protection desi-gned using a model

The blind control in buildingcomplexes is very important. seasonal positions of the sun,shadows, reflections and ther-mal discharge have thereforealready been simulated andcalculated during the plan-

complex blind control systemwas developed on this basis shading functions depend on atime program, solar radiation,shadows and wind strength. 70wind monitoring points havebeen installed to take intoaccount different wind condi-tions of the facades. Finally, theautomatic louvre adjustmentguarantees optimum use ofexternal brightness. The em-ployees are also able to ope-

rate their blinds themselvesvia bus push buttons.The presence- and brightness-dependent lighting control via The high level of flexibilityof the lighting installation isimpressive, whereby each of

presence detector. The lightsources can be easily assignedwith the specially developed are changes in use. Bus pushbuttons have been equipped ceiling cooling fans.The lighting in the corridors,staircases, underground carparks and outdoor areas isalso controlled automatically. -narios with blackout, lightingand projectors can be calledup via the media technology.By coupling the intruder and is automatically switched onand blinds are raised in theevent of an alarm.KNX panels have been instal-led in areas where operatingfunctions are more frequent,such as the restaurant, thecanteen, the kitchen and

KNX functions are monitored,controlled and influenced viaa central building managementsoftware. To do so, 4,500 datapoints have been processed via of the KNX installation isorganised via Wago KNX provide interfaces to othersystems with corresponding“terminals”.


this project

through intelligent functions -

tions due to optimum shading

sun protection and room tem-perature

to scene control

installation


-ing to time, solar radiation,

shadows and wind strength -

presence detection per lamp

for assignment of the lights

alarm systems

Companies involved

Building owner

Architect

Electrical installer and KNXSystem Integrator

Area of application

Functions

Scope

Costs800,000 euros

Freely definable KNX light scenes contribute to the success of the events held

in the 2500 square metre atrium.



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Factory recycles waste heat from productionKNX automates ventilation, lighting and heating in industrial company

An industrial installation by Anton Hieber GmbH & CoElektroanlagen AG showshow a ventilation system canbe controlled efficiently withKNX in addition to the usualfunctions. At Ritter GmbH inSchwabmünchen, a manuf-acturer of plastic cartridgesystems, considerable levelsof waste heat accumulate

when producing the ca-stings. Ventilation functionsin the new factory buildingare controlled via KNX,so that the room remains

pleasantly cool in the sum-mer while the residual heathelps to heat the room in thewinter. The presence- anddaylight-dependent lightingcontrol is also efficient. Theenergy saving achieved andthe short-term return of in-vestment were amongst thefactors which impressed the

KNX jury for the National Award for Germany.The production in the new

round the clock. So that thelighting need not to always beswitched on at full brightnesswith over 600 fluorescentlamps, KNX automaticallyregulates the light intensity in -sence detectors keep watchsimultaneously, so that thelight is only switched on when

effect of up to 70 percent isachieved. The sophisticatedventilation control bringsfurther savings and even an in the skylights – exteriorand interior flaps – as well asopenings for additional air inthe side windows are openedand closed dependent onthe temperature. While theextracted air is dischargedover large areas during thesummer, the ventilation in

the winter is limited to thesmaller interior flaps. Thisprevents the building fromcooling down rapidly. The

KNX control of the ventilation

flaps communicates with the open automatically as a flue a weather station monitorsthe flap control and protectsagainst rain and storms.The waste heat of the produc-tion plants incurs heat gain:KNX temperature controllerscontrol the heat removal sothat it is either conducted overthe roof or inside. The heatingsystem itself, consisting of darkemitters, is controlled fullyautomatically via KNX. - access using a smart phone possible. The server collectsall the KNX fault signals, forexample from the transformerstation, compensation system,overvoltage monitoring, liftingsystem, air pressure monito-ring etc. and relays important

are also evaluated here.The automated suction of ozo-ne from the printing machinesand harmful gases from thewashing plant are among the KNX system.The system integrator points -rature-dependent ventilationand use of waste heat, the useof fossil fuels can almost com- the lighting and the ventilation,

this means around 280 tonnes 2

operating costs per year.


this project

temperature-controlledventilation

heat gain in the winter

setpoint values themselves

central monitoring


electrically operated ventilationflaps and windows

industrial production

integration of fault signals fromthe energy supply andproduction plants

Companies involved

Building owner www.ritter-online.de

Planning Electrical Engineers,KNX System Integrator

Schwabmünchen,www.elektrohieber.de

Area of application

Functions

Scope

Number of KNX devices: 120,

Siemens, Theben

Costs600,000 euros

The new factory has production plants, warehouses and offices on its 5700

square metres site.



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Companies involved

KNX competence for FinlandMembers of the KNX national group successfullystand up for information and training

With the award “KNX in-troduction in a new coun-try”, three KNX projectapplicants shared the prizefor the successful launch ofthe KNX system in Finland:Tampereen Ammattikorke-akoulu, Sähkö-ja teleurako-itsijaliitto and STUL ry/KNX

Finland ry. The submitted project describes how Fin-land has been introduced toKNX applications throughseminars, training courses,exhibitions and conferences.These activities were the ba-sis for developing the KNXmarket in this Scandinaviancountry. The targeted acti-vities were presented withthe Publicity Award by theKNX jury.

Impetus for the buildingautomation market

of Finland was founded in2008, the companies Tampe-

training centre or competent

KNX experts in Finland and

certainly no market for KNXcomponents. The system forhome and building automationwas generally unknown. Thosethat did choose this worldwide,standardised building auto-mation system were directedto training courses abroad inanother language or had toteach themselves about theinstallation of KNX system Finnish electrical installersshould have the opportunityto earn the KNX partnercertification in their ownlanguage. The group set thefollowing goals under the handbook in Finnish, founding association of Finnish electricalinstallers was also sought andproved to be very successful.Their commitment has paidoff: by the end of 2011, 600

handbooks were sold inFinnish and 16 basic courseshad been held. More than 100

Training courses in the Tamk training centre

graduates were able to receive there are seven trained KNXtutors and three KNX schools across Finland with a KNXintroduction and trade fairappearances, there were over

basic information available in -vities is requested and the therefore set further goals for development of competencein the market, people andcompanies involved, can counton a strong impetus across theentire supply chain of buildingautomation, from manufactu-rers and suppliers of KNX pro-

ducts, to planning engineersand electrical installations toservice organisations.

The association of Finnish electrical installers STUL organises KNX basic coursesfor the electrical trade.



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Together with KNX on an eco journeyIntelligent functions make motor yacht comfortable and safe

KNX gives you many goodideas. Why not enhance thesophisticated technology ofa yacht with KNX electricalinstallation? Many high-quality components in termsof functionality and designare available. At eibmarkt.com GmbH, they consideredthis idea and automatedthe electrotechnology ofa sports yacht with KNX

and integrated many newfunctions for increasedcomfort and safety. Aftertwo years of planning andeight months of system inte-

gration, the global standardbecame fit for the high seas.

After all, harsh conditionssuch as salty air, vibrations,humidity, heat and coldalso had to be taken intoaccount. This extraordinary

project with the apt name of"Konnexa 42" impressed the

jury and was presented with

the KNX Special Award.

Nautical dataon the touch screen

scenes ensure an atmosphericambience which is appropriate luminaires show the safe routeto the bathroom or the deck.They are automatically swit-

ched on and off by presencesensors on the floor area. -tions, such as lighting, roomtemperature control, mediacontrol, monitoring func-tions and load management,great importance was placed blackout and cleaning de-tection are integrated in thetouch panel which preventsdisruptive brightness and badoperation. Signals which are

water ingress, are reportedthroughout the ship via voice -tinguishes between electricityfrom onshore or from theonboard battery and controls

the load accordingly in full

particular feature is a speciallydeveloped interface bet-ween KNX and the onboard This enables all the nauticalship data to be visualised andevaluated via the KNX server.Faults and operating states aredetected quickly. This includessophisticated functions such asthe weather display or stormwarnings with a wake-upfunction which make life onboard comfortable and safe.The determination of thespeed for an environmentallyfriendly boat trip is calculatedby the KNX server using exi-sting data about the engine andits consumption and is alsodependent on wind, wavesand loads. functions as a control unit.

multiple functions for lightingcontrol and the alarm system. signals are integrated, aswell as smoke detectors and buttons and the versatile stainless steel were chosen with current detection supplydata for the load management. installed whose function has

42" project is currently anapproved exhibition and trai-ning yacht which can inspireboth imitators and interestedyacht owners.


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functions of KNX and onboardelectronics

trips via the KNX server

signals

weather warnings


electronics and machine pro-tocol

Companies involved


Area of application

Motor yacht

Functions

Scope

Costs

Proficient on the high seas. Stainless steel designer push buttons in the cockpit

while the actuator technology is protected in the distribution board in the hull



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Bus technology ripe for the islandIn the luxury Cretan resort, extensive KNX installationensures comfort and efficiency

Crystal clear water, pano-ramic view, immaculatebeaches, sun all year round,mild climate – the 5-starluxury beach resort Gran

Meliá & Luxus Villas DaiosCove in Agios Nikolaos inthe north east of the Greekisland of Crete scores on allthese points. And so muchmore: 300 rooms, suites andvillas, their own swimming

pools , charming gardens

etc. The resort, which hasbeen built in the traditionof Cretan villages, is alsoat the peak of technology.20,000 light sources createlight moods at night-time,set scenes in guest accom-modation and ensure thatthe paths are safe. Thelighting and other functionsare controlled automatical-ly and efficiently via KNX.The great challenge for thesystem integrator Automa-tionsystems Triantafillidis,

was the enormous scopeof the resort, which covers30 hectares and has almost6800 bus devices, dividedon 300 lines, 32 areas anda kilometre long fibre opticnetwork. The solution thatwas implemented impressedthe KNX jury who presentedit with the Special Award.

Remote maintenancefrom the mainland

Time programs, brightnesssensors, scenarios and logicfunctions, control the interior,exterior and architectural ligh- blackout blinds, screens,projectors, lifts and dimmingfunctions are integrated in suites and villas, the ventilati-

on, the heating and the air con-ditioning devices are activated check in, they are greeted witha pleasant light mode. They canof course specify the lighting inthe room themselves via push reactivated once the guestsleave the room, triggered by reception. The superfluoussockets are also switched for the guests that they can

signal at the touch of a buttonthat they do not want to bedisturbed, or that the roomcan be cleaned. There is evena plan for the 11 villas whoseguests will be able to operatetheir room functions on the

the employees at the receptiondesk are able to control all thefunctions on the hotel premi-ses and remain informed aboutthe occupation status of eachroom and the requirements ofthe guests regarding the roomservice. Five touch screensare used for the control andoperation of the individualareas such as the swimming

the reception desk and theconference rooms. Two fur-ther monitors are responsiblefor managing general hotelfunctions.Functional reliability is achie-ved with a separate busvoltage supply per guest unit.Malfunctions are displayed on avisualisation screen and can be of the topology is solved using

-ments of the KNX installationis that the entire installationcan be maintained remotely by the system integrator which Thessaloniki.


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dimmed individually -

tion and air conditioning

programs and automaticsetpoint reduction

areas via touch screens


overridden via access rights

media technology

with a service function and

management, comfort opera-

remote maintenance

Companies involved

Building owner www.daioscovecrete.com


www.automationsystems.gr

Area of application:

Functions:

air conditioning

Scope

Number of KNX devices: 6728,

various manufacturersCosts1,700,000 euros

Landscape and technology: KNX scenarios conjure up light moods in the evening



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for over 6,000 lighting circuits

of daylight and time- anddate-dependent control

-nated precisely according to theflight schedule

conditions

workplace lighting andemergency lighting with

-vestment, extendable system

-sumption via a central visualisa-

tion unit


-ness level in the window areausing external sensors

setpoint values according to theseasons with strong or weaksunlight

consumption via a central visu-alisation unit

Companies involved

Building owner

Services Engineers,Electrical Engineers,KNX System Integrator

Area of application

Functions

Scope

SiemensCosts600,000 euros

Intelligent control makes airport more efficientTerminal II, Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, equipped with KNX

In China, the aeroplane isexperiencing a rapid incre-ase in use as a fast meansof travel and transport.Hongqiao airport, located inthe conurbation of Shanghaiwith 25 million inhabitants,was extended by a secondrunway and a second ter-minal to meet this demand.Since 2010, the ShanghaiHongqiao International

Airport can handle 300,000flights and 40 million airline passengers per year. Termi-nal II, with a main buildingand boarding corridors withdistances of 1.8 and 0.5kilometres, is designed for30 million passengers. Thistremendous scale indicatesthe extensive lighting systemwith approximately 6,000lighting circuits and their en-ergy consumption. Installingan energy-efficient controlsystem represented a con-

siderable and interestingchallenge for the companyShanghai Longchuang Auto-mation Control System Co.Ltd. The perfect solutionto this difficult task was

presented with the EnergyEfficiency Award 2012 byKNX.

The control system takes into account natural daylight to implement efficient

lighting

the planning phase of the pro-

ject that the annual energy costs alone amount to hundreds of use of energy with the helpof intelligent controllers wastherefore called for. Thesecontrollers should provide acomfortable level of brightness,which takes into account the

daylight streaming in throughthe glass surfaces and switches when it is required. KNX hasalready proven itself as a stan-dardised system that is suitablefor large airports all over theworld. The KNX TechnologyTeam of Siemens Building their support to the companiescarrying out the installation.The extensive system required distributed across 60 KNX

and exterior lighting sensorsundertake central functionsas well as logic controllerswhich achieve optimum lighting of energy. By using externalsensors for the waiting areasnear the windows, an exact

adaptation of the brightness

-gen metal discharge lamps areswitched on or off via twobrightness thresholds whichare automatically adapted tothe seasons with a high or low are also switched dependent onthe flight schedule. To do so, theKNX control communicateswith the management system -ness level is reduced in areasthat are less frequented takinginto account the departure or

-cessary energy consumptionis particularly avoided in theperiod between 21:00 and 8:00.The time- and date-dependentcontrollers are further energy- switched on or off according tothe working days, holidays and control point was implementedusing visualisation with the all the lighting functions can be

operated and monitored fromhere. Time programs can also be adjusted and loads can beevaluated. The extensive instal- to provide a better overview.The consumption data is regu-larly transferred to the controlunit. Trends in consumption aredisplayed in graphs which arethen used for energy optimi- that KNX has proved itself in

reliable and extendable system: -telligent lighting control system energy consumption showsthat an investment in KNXautomation will payback in



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Main points of the thesis

energy savings

the building services

Companies involved

Building owner Planing andsystem integration

Area of application

School

Functions

Scope

Number of KNX devices: 10

Costs4000 euros

Diploma with a global standardStudy proves that building automation with KNX is worthwhile

The thesis of two studentsat the St. Pölten polytechnicin Lower Austria is not onlythe successful conclusionof their studies, but also astudy of the school centrebuilding project. Using asample class, the electricalengineers tested which ener-

gy saving potentials can beachieved at different levelsof the building automation.

The focus lay on the indi-vidual room control withKNX. The result: there is a30 percent saving in thermalenergy compared to circuitcontrol. If the window moni-toring is also interlinked withthe heating valves, a savingof 38 percent can be achie-ved. If you transfer the resultto the entire school centrewith 200 classrooms, con-

siderable cost savings canbe predicted. The study byLukas Thallauer and Harald

Zeller, under the supervisionof their tutors Ing. GerhardHinterhofer and DI GunterSpeer, was presented withthe Young Award.

Recommendationsto the school centre

a KNX training centre forseveral years, where futuretechnicians can obtain the co- that the concept study is basedon the worldwide applied stan- -cupancy, window monitoring,weather conditions, recording

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sation calculations. The aimwas to calculate the savingspotential and the payback addition to the installation of - management with the optionof remote monitoring. Thisreduces the control expen-diture of the facility manageras shown by the exampleof window monitoring. Thefollowing were also evaluated: with emergency lighting andevacuation route lighting, ablind control system witha central weather station,control functions based onthe classroom occupationfrom the timetable, reductionin the room temperature byactivating the standby modevia presence sensors. Therequirements for thermal en-ergy are sent to the primarycontrol.

The study sees benefits load as a result of an optimisedelectrical installation with in-creased flexibility for changesin use and optimisation of thefunctions.The achieved result speaksfor itself, particularly due tothe heating functions withassociated weather influences,room occupancy and window for any investments to be paid -

dition, the study recommendsthat the new school centreshould implement the lightingcontrol including emergencyand evacuation route lighting,blind control, several terminalsfor the building managementsystem as well as media controlin the ballroom with KNX.

Design of the new school centre: The study recommends the KNX worldwide

standard for building technology

Design of the new school centre:



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consumption

theoretical knowledge intopractice

to versatile functionality

is technically sound

to other systems


charging post

energy consumption and energyproduction

Functions

air conditioning

Scope

Number of KNX devices: 50, Costs10,000 euros

The Smart Home on the curriculumConvert theory into practice with KNX

This is how the house ofthe future will function: thebuilding system observesconstantly the energy re-quirement in each circuits,the energy produced by the

photovoltaic system, whichis compared with the timevariable electricity tariffof the network providerand controls the loads sothat they are as energy-

efficient and cost-effectiveas possible. The DarmstadtUniversity of Technologyhas adopted this in its cur-riculum.

KNX applications play a majorrole in converting theoretical and Smart Metering into stand in the laboratory of thecollege simulates the technicalfunctions of a complete house,including the generation ofsolar energy. The studentscan develop practical methodsbased on their theoretical sub-

ject matter. They get to know of activities are good for thefurther development of buildingautomation, the idea and theimplementation was presented

Creative ideas for load

management

switching and dimming actu-ators simulate the lighting inan apartment. Further lampswith a capacity up to 5 kWand sockets represent all types with an electric drive and itsactuator represents the blindcontrol system. The integra-tion of household appliancesin home automation can bepractised using the tumbledryer and washing machineinstalled with miele@home- including standby loads aredetermined, evaluated and re-presented via energy actuatorsand delta meters. This is carriedout with a visualisation via a which also links miele@homeand the electronic householdmeters. Meter readings can bevisualised via a flush-mounted

detailed control interventionand the export of measured va-lues to a computer for research link installations with usefulfunctions and to implementa load management system.This results in sophisticatedsolutions being implemented.KNX links the electrical loadsof the lighting, the sockets, the

household appliances and aself-developed KNX chargingpost for an electric vehiclewith the photovoltaic system. household appliances or vehiclecharging can be activated auto- the loads are adapted to thetime variable electricity tariff

- the infeed can be reduced orthe battery discharge can becontrolled.When choosing to incorpo-

rate KNX in the curriculum,the system was praised forits function and installation. support and suggestions within compared to other systems”.

The touch screens on the test stands indicate whether the load managementfunctions are as required

On the KNX test stand, the students can configure and test functions with ETSas they would do in a house



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