1. The worlds only Standard for Home and Building Automation
KNX
The worlds only Standard for Home and Building Automation
IEC

2. KNX Building Automation KNX philosophy?
An installation bus offering cost-effective and flexible solutions.
Suited for residential, commercial and industrial buildings
KNX is the world´s only open Standard for the control in both commercial and residential buildings, defined by IEC14543.
Controlled by the KNX association in Europe which ensures the technology is independent of all manufacturers.
KNX devices from different manufacturers are checked for compliance with the standard, registered and certified by the KNX Association. Compliant devices will display the registered KNX Logo.
Supported by more than 230 members of the KNX Association

3. from EIB to KNX EIBA BCi batibus club international
european installation bus association
New Association founded 14th of April 1999
BCi:
Delta Dore
Schneider
SBT
EHSA:
Bosch
EdF
Electrolux
EIBA:
ABB
Hager
Siemens
konnex association
one standard
common system platform
multivendor-market
one logo (Product Interworking)
one marketing statement
BCi batibus club international
EHSA
european home system association
Convergence of Batibus, EIB and EHS
The predecessor specifications to KNX: Batibus, EIB and EHS, came into being in the early 1990s. At that time nobody could foresee their individual future. These three highly important homegrown European solutions for home and building control initially tried to develop their markets separately and tried to find their own places in European standardisation. Batibus did particularly well in France, Italy and Spain, whereas EIB enjoyed success in the German speaking and north European countries.  EHS was the preferred solution for manufacturers of white and brown goods.
In 1997, the three consortia in charge of the above mentioned specifications decided to join forces to develop the market for intelligent homes with the agreed goal to develop a new, common industrial standard that could also be proposed as an international standard. The KNX specification was published by the newly set-up KNX Association in the spring of It is based on the EIB specification, supplemented with new configuration mechanisms and communication media originally developed by Batibus and EHS. 3

4. Integration BCI EHS system
solar collector control
blind/shutter
home-computer
doorbell
sound
system
television
VCR/DVD
irrigation
garage-door drive
phone
fax
lightning
alarm system
Hot water production
heating
air conditioning
BCI
steam vent
small home appliances
washing machines
dryer
dishwasher
refrigerator freezers
ofen and microwave
EHS
system
Convergence of Batibus, EIB and EHS
The predecessor specifications to KNX: Batibus, EIB and EHS, came into being in the early 1990s. At that time nobody could foresee their individual future. These three highly important homegrown European solutions for home and building control initially tried to develop their markets separately and tried to find their own places in European standardisation. Batibus did particularly well in France, Italy and Spain, whereas EIB enjoyed success in the German speaking and north European countries.  EHS was the preferred solution for manufacturers of white and brown goods.
In 1997, the three consortia in charge of the above mentioned specifications decided to join forces to develop the market for intelligent homes with the agreed goal to develop a new, common industrial standard that could also be proposed as an international standard. The KNX specification was published by the newly set-up KNX Association in the spring of It is based on the EIB specification, supplemented with new configuration mechanisms and communication media originally developed by Batibus and EHS. 4

5. from an industry to an international standard
CENELEC
In December 2003, the KNX protocol as well as the two media, TP (twisted pair) and PL (power-line) was approved by the European national committees and ratified by the CENELEC Bureau Technique as the EN European Standard.
CEN
As KNX increasingly provides specifications that are not only used for the automation of electrical installation equipment but also for HVAC applications, the KNX Association proposed its specifications to CEN for publication as a European standard for building automation control systems. CEN accepted the proposal and the KNX specifications were published by CEN as EN and EN
ANSI/ASHRAE
Also the coupling of KNX to other automation systems is internationally
standardized: both the US ANSI/ASHRAE standard 135 as well as the ISO documents the mapping between KNX and BACnet. (Nord America) 5

6. from an industry to an international standard
ISO/IEC
In view of the large interest in KNX compatible products outside European countries and its proven technology, the KNX association also initiated the necessary steps to have the KNX standard approved on an international level. Countries active in CENELEC proposed the European EN 50090 norm for standardisation by ISO/IEC at the end of In November 2006 the KNX protocol, including all transmission media (TP, PL, RF and IP) was approved for publication as the ISO/IEC x International Standard. This makes KNX the only worldwide open standard for home and building control.
SAC
The great interest in China for compatible KNX products and KNX technology was the main reason for the KNX Association to have the international ISO/IEC standard translated into Chinese. The Chinese standardisation committee, SAC TC 124 introduced the KNX standard in China and adopted it as standard GB/Z in July 2007. 6

7. KNX supports several communication media
Each communication medium can be used in combination with one or more configuration modes, allowing each installer to choose the right combination for the targeted market segment and application.
Twisted pair (KNX TP):
This communication medium, twisted pair, bit rate 9600 bits/s, has been taken over from EIB. The EIB and KNX TP1 certified TP1 products will operate and communicate with each other on the same bus line.
Radio frequency (KNX RF):
KNX devices supporting this communication medium use radio signals to transmit KNX telegrams. Telegrams are transmitted in the 868 MHz (Short Range Devices) frequency band, with a maximum radiated power of 25 mW and bitrate of kBit/sec. (Australia has 433Mhz)
Power Line (KNX PL): PL110
Power line bit rate 1200 bits/s, has also been taken over from EIB.
IP/Ethernet (KNX IP):
As documented in the KNXnet/IP specifications, KNX telegrams can also be transmitted encapsulated in IP telegrams. In this way, LAN networks as well as Internet can be used to route or tunnel KNX telegrams. In this way, IP routers are an alternative to USB data interfaces respectively TP line or backbone couplers. In the latter case, the normal TP backbone is replaced by a fast Ethernet based line. 7

8. more than 230 KNX members 8

9. more than 7000 KNX certified products9

10. KNX logo is an Identifier
Through product certification, KNX guarantees the “Interoperability & Interworking” of products
KNX is the only HBES standard running global certification schemes for products, training centers and even for installers. Product compliance is conducted by independent laboratories
Different products from different manufacturers can be utilised for different applications 10

11. Over 24,000 KNX Partners in 110 countries
Algeria
Cyprus
India
Netherlands
Sweden
Andorra
Czech Rep.
Indonesia
New Zealand
Switzerland
Argentina
Denmark
Iran
Norway
Montenegro
Australia
Egypt
Ireland
Oman
Singapore
Austria
Estonia
Israel Jordan
Philippines
Taiwan (Rep China)
Bahrain
Finland
Italy
Poland
Thailand
Belarus
France
Jordan
Portugal
Turkey
Belgium
French Polynesia
Rep. Korea
Qatar
Ukraine
Brazil
Faroe Islands
Latvia
Romania
United Arab Emirates
Brunei
Georgia
Lebanon
Russian Fed.
United Kingdom
Bulgaria
Germany
Liechtenstein
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Canada
Gibraltar
Lithuania
Slovakia
Azerbaijan
China
Greece
Luxembourg
Slovenia
Chile
Costa Rica
Hungary
Malaysia
South Africa
Morocco
Croatia
Iceland
Maldives
Spain
Venezuela
KNX Association is the creator and owner of the KNX technology – the world’s only open STANDARD for all applications in home and building control, ranging from lighting and shutter control to various security systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, monitoring, alarming, water control, energy management, metering as well as household appliances, audio and lots more. The technology can be used in new as well as in existing home and buildings.
For members of the KNX Association the system is royalty-free, moreover can be implemented on any processor platform. All products bearing the KNX logo are certified in order to guarantee system compatibility, interworking and interoperability.
KNX is the only global standard for home and building control with
• A single, manufacturer independent design and commissioning tool (ETS).
• A complete set of supported communication media (TP, PL, RF and IP).
• A complete set of supported configuration modes (system and easy mode).
• See more advantages.
KNX is approved as
• European Standard (CENELEC EN and CEN EN ).
• International Standard (ISO/IEC ).
• Chinese Standard (GB/Z 20965).
• US Standard (ANSI/ASHRAE 135).
This standard is based upon more than 15 years of experience in the market including its predecessors, EIB, EHS and BatiBUS. Over 100 member companies worldwide from different application domains have almost 7000 KNX certified product groups in their catalogues. The KNX Association has partnership agreements with more than 21,000 installer companies in 70 countries and more than 50 technical universities as well as over 100 training centres. 11

12. Over 75 Technical Universities
Austria
Germany
Netherlands
Sweden
Belgium
Greece
Poland
Switzerland
Czech Rep.
Hong Kong
Serbia
United Kingdom
Denmark
Italy
Slovenia
France
Latvia
Spain
KNX Association is the creator and owner of the KNX technology – the world’s only open STANDARD for all applications in home and building control, ranging from lighting and shutter control to various security systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, monitoring, alarming, water control, energy management, metering as well as household appliances, audio and lots more. The technology can be used in new as well as in existing home and buildings.
For members of the KNX Association the system is royalty-free, moreover can be implemented on any processor platform. All products bearing the KNX logo are certified in order to guarantee system compatibility, interworking and interoperability.
KNX is the only global standard for home and building control with
• A single, manufacturer independent design and commissioning tool (ETS).
• A complete set of supported communication media (TP, PL, RF and IP).
• A complete set of supported configuration modes (system and easy mode).
• See more advantages.
KNX is approved as
• European Standard (CENELEC EN and CEN EN ).
• International Standard (ISO/IEC ).
• Chinese Standard (GB/Z 20965).
• US Standard (ANSI/ASHRAE 135).
This standard is based upon more than 15 years of experience in the market including its predecessors, EIB, EHS and BatiBUS. Over 100 member companies worldwide from different application domains have almost 7000 KNX certified product groups in their catalogues. The KNX Association has partnership agreements with more than 21,000 installer companies in 70 countries and more than 50 technical universities as well as over 100 training centres. 12

13. KNX Scope

14. Automated Lighting (time & light level) Constant Dimming (harvesting)
KNX Lighting Control
Automated Lighting (time & light level)
Constant Dimming (harvesting)
Lighting Scenes
KNX-DALI Gateway
Group & Central Control

15. KNX Blind/Shutter Control
Group & Central Control
Preset & Scene Positioning
Sun Tracing (azimuth of sun)
Seasonal settings (summer/winter)
Wind and Rain Protection
Safety Modes

16. Individual Room Control Zone & Central Control Timed Operation Modes
KNX HVAC Control
Individual Room Control
Zone & Central Control
Timed Operation Modes
Preset & Scene Settings         
Floor Heating & Air Con
Car Park Ventilation

17. KNX Automation & Remote Access
Timed Functions
System Supervision
Internet Access
Remote Programming
Messaging & Alerts
Logical Functions

18. KNX Operation & Visualisation
Switches & Push Buttons
Touch Panels
RF & IR Remote Control
PC Visualisation
Web Servers
WAP & PDAs

19. Security Alarm (panic lighting) Smoke Alarm (lighting paths)
KNX Security & Safety
Security Alarm (panic lighting)
Smoke Alarm (lighting paths)
Access Control
Presence Simulation
Fault Monitoring

20. Peak Demand Monitoring Current Detection Load Shedding
KNX Energy Management
Peak Demand Monitoring
Current Detection
Load Shedding          
Energy Pulse Counting
Data Logging
Network Monitoring & Alerts

21. KNX is Green
Research project, conducted at Bremen University of Applied Sciences (Germany), energy saving with KNX. Based on a four-year series of measurements, the use of KNX control was found to reduce energy consumption by an impressive 50%.

22. KNX is Green

23. Energy Efficient Solutions What does Energy Efficiency mean for us ?
Use energy only when really required  e.g. by means of presence detectors
Use only that amount of energy that is actually needed  e.g. by constant light control
Ensure energy is utilised with the highest possible efficiency factor  e.g. by using electronic ballasts
Assist consumers to change their habits regarding the efficient use of energy

24. Why consider a KNX solution in a home ?
Increased comfort
The right environment
What you want
When you want it
Conserving energy
Smart grid
Increasing energy charges
Generation capacity
Stress on infrastructure

25. Australian KNX Reference Sites
Sydney Opera House – HVAC monitoring
UNSW – Lowy Cancer Research Centre
Home in Rose Bay, NSW
Home in Sanctuary Cove, Qld 22

26. International KNX Reference Sites
Cruise Ship - MS Belle de l’Adriatique
Beijing Olympic stadium - Birdsnest
The Dome Hotel, Antalya - Turkey
Sauerland Pyramids - Germany

27. International KNX Reference Sites
Heathrow Terminal 5
Dubai Seven Star Palace Hotel / U.A.E
Dubai Seven Star Palace Hotel / U.A.E
Raiffeisen Zentral Bank Salzburg / Austria 27

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