KNX Systems

Lighting on the KNX/EIB instabus system can be controlled by numerous inputs or sensors ranging from manual on/off switches, push button dimming, selection of pre-programmed light scenes, timed or scheduled on/off commands, movement or presence detection and control of constant light levels. The benefits include optimising light levels to minimise energy consumption.

The KNX/EIB instabus system can control multi-room audio systems plus high end home entertainment systems. The instabus system can control the volume, the source of music directed to predefined zones and the selection of either Hi-Fi or intercom. The system can be programmed to manage light scenes and blinds operation to optimise the viewing experience of home entertainment systems.

Heating and Cooling control can be interface into the KNX/EIB instabus system to enable it to control the climate of the building by either remote access via gateways such as internet, telephone and Ethernet or via timed scheduling, thermostat sensors or presence detection to minimise the energy consumption of the building whilst retaining the optimum comfort level.

The KNX/EIB system can be controlled remotely by interface to the internet, the telephone or Ethernet. These interfaces enable remote access to the building control system to initiate wake up mode (turn on the heating and cooling system, turn on the entrance lighting, prepare to unlock and deactivate the alarms) or it can be used to inspect the presence of intruders via security cameras linked to the internet gateways, sending messages to your phone or logging presence of individuals on the computer systems via Ethernet gateway.

Blinds and shutters can be controlled by the KNX/EIB instabus system to maximise comfort yet minimise energy consumption. The blinds and shutters can be controlled by the system’s weather station sensors to retract or open based on sunlight levels versus wind speed.

In addition the internal building sensors, such as presence detectors or temperature sensors, can inform the system to either open or close the blinds based on the detection of someone’s presence in a room.

If the system detects someone in a room, the system can be programmed to optimise the room for comfort - open the blinds and shutters, turn up the heating and turn on the lights, whilst if no one is detected in the room the system can be programmed to optimise for energy conservation - shut the blinds, turn down the heating and switch off the lights.