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Automation in buildings aims to combine individual room functions
with one another and to simplify the implementation of individual
customer preferences. KNX is the logical development for
implementing traditional and new requirements in electrical building
installations and thus replacing conventional installation techniques.
The intelligent installation bus system efficiently performs the
conventional functions and offers an additional broad range of
expanded features, which could not be realized without a bus
system. ABB offers consultants, system integrators and electrical
installers a comprehensive product range with ABB i-bus® KNX, in
order to meet the challenges posed to electrical building installations
both today and in the future.
The KNX system is the leading intelligent control system for buildings
world-wide. KNX resulted from the merger of major bus systems,
including the well-known EIB (European Installation Bus) that has
been successfully on the market since 1992.
What does KNX stand for? KNX is the first globally standardized
system for the automation of residential and commercial buildings in
accordance with the international standard
230 V
Actuators
(command recipients)
Sensors
(issue commands)
KNX
bus
The conventional solution: Many separate cables,
separate functionality, little flexibility
The intelligent solution: KNX – a system, a standard,
many interoperable functions for maximum flexibility
KNX
Overview
(ISO/IEC 14543-3), the European standard (CENELEC EN 50090,
CEN EN 13321-1 and 13321-2), the Chinese standard (GB/Z 20965)
and the US standard (ANSI/ASHRAE 135).– KNX has established
a clearly defined system platform where the KNX products of
different manufacturers can be operated with one another. Both the
data protocol and the devices are certified compliant to the KNX
standard. KNX thus guarantees the net-workability, interoperability,
is both upward and downward compatible and thus future-proof.
Just one common software tool is required for planning, engineering
and commissioning of all KNX installations. Both the manufacturers
and the KNX Association support professionals during planning,
commissioning and maintenance world-wide. Comprehensive
training opportunities are available for beginners and experienced
users in certified training centres. More than 200 internationally
certified manufacturers are members of the KNX association. More
than 22,000 qualified KNX partners plan, install and integrate KNX
systems worldwide. Thousands of buildings, ranging from private
houses to airport complexes around the world, are equipped with
more than 10 million KNX products.
ABB i-bus® KNX Intelligent Building Control.
In many areas of our private and working lives, the increasing level of automation is a trend that confronts us on a daily basis without actually
being noticed.
