building lighting systems
Greater degree of functionality
ECO energy savings
Improved Building Security
For a residential property or commercial building, the demand for building control systems are continuously increasing.
Improved climate control; lighting, heating cooling and shading. Efficient use of energy is now an important factor, set by Government targets to reduce CO emissions.
Lower energy consumption is attained by improved building insulation, installation of eco-energy efficient appliances and intelligent building controls systems.
“It is estimated that 90% of all building control systems are inadequate, costing industry and commerce over £500 million a year in additional energy costs.” Reports The Carbon Trust 2008
In order to transfer control data to all building management components, a system is required that does away with the problems of isolated devices by ensuring that all components communicate via one common language.
A system such as the manufacturer and application independent KNX Bus. This standard is based upon more than 15 years of experience in the building controls market. The KNX medium to which all bus devices are connected (twisted pair, radio frequency, power line or IP/Ethernet), are able to exchange information.
In this context, a KNX Bus devices can either be a sensor (input) or actuator (output) needed for the control of building management equipment such as: lighting, blinds / shutters, security systems, energy management, heating, cooling, ventilation, energy metering, audio / video control, white goods, etc.
“All these functions can be controlled, monitored and signalled via a uniform system without the need for additional control centres”. – KNX Organization 2008
ONID Limited is a KNX partner installer based in the UK.