From an office building complex to a small residence. Regardless of the type of building, the KNX protocol allows for efficient maintenance at a low cost.

The KNX system makes it possible to create complex solutions that would be difficult to achieve in a conventional installation. Through a simple touch panel, for example, all automation applications installed in the building, whether residential or commercial, can be controlled.

Efficient use of energy is becoming one of the most important technological requirements of our times. The focus is always on offering greater comfort and safety, associated with low energy consumption. These results can be achieved by KNX, through its intelligent control of the devices and the monitoring of all the products involved.

KNX can transfer all control to the components that are part of the building automation, solving isolated equipment problems and ensuring that all equipment communicates.

Key advantages of KNX:

KNX can be installed in different types of buildings, namely: Hospitals, football stadiums, clubs, commercial buildings, residential buildings, condominiums, malls, schools, companies, industries, bus stations, airports, etc.

At KNX do Brasil, we seek partnerships for the entire Brazilian market, which could be: Construction companies, architects, resellers, installers, engineers, entrepreneurs, etc.

Through the KNX protocol, all bus devices are connected (bus cable, radio frequency, power line or IP/Ethernet), making it possible to exchange information on the status of each device.

Bus equipment can be sensors or actuators, necessary for the control and management of buildings, such as: lighting, blinds, security systems, energy management, heating, HAVAC systems, monitoring and signaling systems, interfaces for services and BMS , remote control, audio/video control, home appliances etc.

All these functions can be controlled, monitored and integrated through a single system, without the need for a central control unit.

Main advantages of KNX:

• This is an internationally standardized product with guaranteed future compatibility.
• Quality assurance and compatibility between all products and manufacturers
  A single system for programming and management.
• There are more than 100,000 products developed by 249 manufacturers, enabling a wide range of applications for building and residential automation.
• Possibility to work with up to 249 suppliers with similar products.
• Can be coupled to different types of systems.
• In basic configurations it supports up to 65,500 devices.

Energy Efficiency and Economy:

Low operating costs always result in energy savings. With KNX, heating and lighting are only switched on when necessary, that is, depending on how long you stay in the establishment, thus saving energy and money.

In addition, the lighting can be automatically controlled according to the light intensity coming from the outside, thus keeping the light level at the minimum specified for each work environment, reducing energy consumption (only the necessary luminaires will be switched on) .

The air conditioning and lighting of buildings and houses consume a large part of the electrical energy in cities. In general, approximately 70% of the energy of establishments is consumed in the air conditioning system, 20% in lighting and only the remaining 10% in other systems.

With KNX we add an advanced degree of intelligence to installations, making them intelligent in managing the air conditioning and lighting system, making management efficient and achieving savings of up to 35% in air conditioning and up to 40% in lighting.

Air conditioning and lighting installations often work even when there are no users in the room or installations. Upon detection of presence or movement, their operation can be activated or limited.

The constant regulation of lighting also makes it possible to take advantage of natural light and activate lighting only in the necessary percentage.

Through time controls and blocking applications, we can limit consumption and prevent facilities from operating outside of scheduled hours.

Management and supervision via a central computer is also possible with the KNX system. The KNX system allows you to monitor energy consumption, inform the building’s maintenance department of possible consumption peaks, considered abnormal or failures in the different circuits, and even carry out preventive maintenance of the lamps, measuring operating hours and number of ON/OFF actions.

Flexibility, Time Saving, Adaptability and Scalability:

Low operating costs always result in energy savings. With KNX, heating and lighting are only switched on when necessary, that is, depending on how long you stay in the establishment, thus saving energy and money.

In addition, the lighting can be automatically controlled according to the light intensity coming from the outside, thus keeping the light level at the minimum specified for each work environment, reducing energy consumption (only the necessary luminaires will be switched on) .

The air conditioning and lighting of buildings and houses consume a large part of the electrical energy in cities. In general, approximately 70% of the energy of establishments is consumed in the air conditioning system, 20% in lighting and only the remaining 10% in other systems.

With KNX we add an advanced degree of intelligence to installations, making them intelligent in managing the air conditioning and lighting system, making management efficient and achieving savings of up to 35% in air conditioning and up to 40% in lighting.

Air conditioning and lighting installations often work even when there are no users in the room or installations. Upon detection of presence or movement, their operation can be activated or limited.

The constant regulation of lighting also makes it possible to take advantage of natural light and activate lighting only in the necessary percentage.

Through time controls and blocking applications, we can limit consumption and prevent facilities from operating outside of scheduled hours.

Management and supervision via a central computer is also possible with the KNX system. The KNX system allows you to monitor energy consumption, inform the building’s maintenance department of possible consumption peaks, considered abnormal or failures in the different circuits, and even carry out preventive maintenance of the lamps, measuring operating hours and number of ON/OFF actions.

The Smart Building:

The KNX building and home automation system is primarily intended for commercial buildings and high-end residences. With KNX, the property will enter the era of the smart home and the modern/futuristic building.

Bringing the KNX to a building is, above all, comfort for its occupants, energy efficiency that translates into savings on maintenance and operating costs, evolution and flexibility of the electrical installation, with an excellent level of safety. Therefore, KNX is by far the most favorable solution in the long term.

The ABC’s of an electrical installation is a careful plan. Before building the first wall, a KNX bus line must already be installed in areas where switches, light points, power sockets, sensors, etc. are required.

Imagine a control and automation network that is completely parallel to the traditional electrical network of a building. The investment and extra cost are minimal but the future benefits are unimaginable.

In the end, KNX, with all its technological proposal, makes it possible to connect the building’s integral technology, connecting it and preparing it for the future. Without high costs and without having to carry out future works, the installer and/or integrator can equip and retrofit the building with intelligent KNX automation components.