KNX Building Management Systems
Products that carry the KNX logo are a confirmation of high quality. These products will communicate perfectly together so there is no concern about working with inferior material.
By using KNX products IDES order devices into an interrelated, unified and coordinated intelligent system platform, where the operation of these electrical devices can be automated according to human needs and environmental changes. This highlights the interconnectedness of the KNX brands which allows them to be displayed and work seamlessly together.
KNX is Energy Efficient
The use of automated functions saves energy in every installation. Using the KNX product range has a lot of potential for further energy savings, which brings improvements to the environmental footprint. By extending KNX to more applications and functions, energy savings of up to 60% can be gained.
KNX Innovation
Smart homes and commercial buildings are always an improvement on conventional installations. Automated functions and a higher level of comfort create a higher standard of living as well as future-proofing properties for future innovations. Thanks to KNX has opened the door to integrating new innovative solutions, using the worldwide STANDARD for home and building control.
KNX Ease of Use
By installing KNX systems, we automatically experience higher energy efficiency and comfort. Furthermore, by the possibility to use further devices, to make the usage of the project easier, we can look at further opportunity to even make the whole installation easier in usage.
KNX Applications Used
- Lighting Colour Control, Timed Control, Switching, Dimming, Light Scenes, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Constant Light Control
- Central and Automatic Control, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Timed Operation Modes, Weather Dependent Control, Individual Room Control / Zone Control, Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control, CO2 / Humidity Measuring, Natural Ventilation
- Individual Control, Group & Central Control, Pre-set Positioning, Automatic Programs, Wind and Rain Protection, Sun Tracing (interaction with HVAC / lighting)
- Smoke/Fire Detection, Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts), Access Control , Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems , Emergency Lighting, Presence Simulation , Supervision (e.g. Cameras), Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
- Switches / Push Buttons, PC Visualisation, Web Servers, Touch Panels and Display Panels, Tablets, and Smart Phones
- Internet Access, Timed Functions, Logical Functions, System Supervision, Remote Programming, Messaging (e.g. SMS)
- Home Appliances Control, Audio Control, Video Control, Irrigation Control, Distributed Facilities
In today’s world of evolving technologies and increasing demands for optimised agility and efficiency people require increased visualisation, automation, security and high-performance networks. Our unmatched connectivity and physical infrastructure expertise can help you exceed in this new reality and prepare you for the now, and the future.
IoT Integration
The internet of things has brought forward a stream of devices with web-based interfaces such as multimedia projectors, audio-visual systems, smart-TVs, blind systems, heating controls or smart light bulbs. URC Total Control is a global leader in automation and control systems for residential and commercial applications. This allows them to integrate together for unsurpassed performance and reliability.
Advances in Smart Assistive Technology help people with special needs live independently as a well designed, bespoke Smart Home System can make daily life easier and improve quality of life. KNX intelligent technology has seen success in assisted living environments as it can help provide exactly the right type of support for everyday living. It is ideal for the elderly living at home, in residential care homes, nursing homes and many other types of residence.
A key factor of KNX is its ability to adapt to changing circumstances. For example, if a person’s health changes this technology is flexible enough to accommodate. Additional functions can be quickly and easily incorporated without the need to redesign or reinstall a new system. It is a future-proofed technology, as all KNX certified products are fully interoperable and new functionality can easily be added. KNX is a non-proprietary system which means full flexibility to design tailor-made Graphic User Interfaces depending on the requirements.
Realising the automation dream
Automation doesn’t have to be difficult. It simply requires a system that removes the problem 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.
This uniform system enables you to control lighting, shutters, security systems, energy management, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning systems, signalling and monitoring systems, interfaces to service and building control systems, remote control, audio and video control.
Endless flexibility and personalisation
Some people have high demands for the kind of products they want to install in their smart home or building. Endless flexibility and personalisation in the setup of your automation project is no longer a dream. The beauty of KNX is that a broad range of devices can communicate with each other, even if they are from different manufacturers. KNX can even be integrated together with other automation systems and is the all-in-one solution for every automation challenge.
A safe and secure system
Security and safety for control systems is increasing so KNX is compliant with the highest security requirements. With KNX installed by IDES you are rest assured of a secure installation process.
Home and building automation with KNX is secure and is standardised to EN 50090-3-4, which means that it successfully blocks hacker attacks on the digital infrastructure of networked buildings which minimises the risk of digital break-ins.
KNX Secure also meets the highest encryption standards (according to ISO 18033-3, such as AES 128 CCM encryption) which effectively prevents digital attacks and achieves the highest level of data protection.
An integrated solution
KNX has 28 years of experience in building automation. Even if some products become obsolete KNX works with products from different manufacturers as it operates independently from any hardware or software technology.
Moreover, it can be used in both new and existing buildings. All KNX installations can be easily extended or adapted to changing needs whether in small-size family homes or in large buildings.
KNX Certified Products
One of the strengths of the KNX system is that any product labelled with the KNX trademark is not just a declaration from KNX but is based on conformity testing carried out by third party test labs which are KNX accredited. These tests check that the device supports the KNX protocol and that its useful data is coded according to the KNX standardised data types. This means that different products and applications can be combined in a cohesive working installation.
Ready for IoT (Internet of Things)
With so many new and old technologies available and already installed, they all have to live up to your expectations and survive to the future market changes. Therefore, standard technologies approved by independent international organisations guarantee the old and the new will integrate with any market demands of today such as IoT and will last for many years.
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