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utomation 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
(ISO/IEC 14543-3), the European standard (CENELEC EN 50090, CEN EN 13321-1 and
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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.