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2N Helios IP Verso KNX Integration: Door Release, Call Forwarding and Access Logging
2N 916010 KNX interface module The 2N 916010 KNX interface is a hardware add-on module designed for installation inside the 2N Helios IP Verso backbox
Satel ABAX2 vs Ajax Jeweller: Which Wireless System for KNX Buildings?
Both Satel ABAX2 and Ajax Jeweller operate at 868 MHz, use AES-128 encryption, and serve the professional European security and building automation ma
ABB free@home Setup Guide: SAP 2.0, App Configuration and KNX Gateway
ABB free@home is ABB's proprietary home automation platform � simpler than KNX but built on the same KNX TP physical bus. The System Access Point (SAP
Ajax alarm + KNX: how to integrate a wireless security system with your smart panel
Ajax Systems has become one of the most popular wireless alarm platforms in Europe. Its Jeweller 868 MHz protocol, AES-128 encryption, and cloud monit
Akuvox IP Video Intercom and KNX: SIP Integration and Door Event Automation
Akuvox has become one of the most frequently specified IP video intercom brands in European apartment buildings and commercial projects � competing on
Alfen Eve Single Pro EV Charger: KNX Dynamic Load Management via Modbus TCP
Overview Alfen Eve Single Pro-line 22 kW (three-phase, IP54) is the most common commercial EV charger in the Netherlands and increasingly deployed acr
Ariston Alteas Heat Pump: KNX Integration via Modbus and NET Module
Ariston Alteas Series Overview Ariston Alteas ONE NET and Alteas XP are air-to-water heat pumps (6-16 kW) designed for residential and light commercia
Axis IP Cameras + KNX: VAPIX Action Profiles and ACAP Edge AI
Axis Communications invented the network camera in 1996 and has maintained the dominant position in the professional IP camera market. For KNX integra
Baxi Platinum+ Heat Pump: Modbus RTU and SG Ready Integration with KNX
Baxi Platinum+ inverter heat pump (5-16 kW, R32) provides Modbus RTU on a RS485 service port for setpoint control and telemetry. It also supports SG R
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 as KNX Building Controller: EL6900 Terminal and BA Library
Overview Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 with EL6900 EtherCAT KNX terminal is used in high-specification commercial buildings where deterministic control, complex
BEG PD9-KNX Presence Detector: ETS6 Commissioning and Daylight Control
The BEG PD9-KNX-DX is Europe's most widely installed ceiling presence detector for KNX systems � a 360� PIR sensor with integrated lux photocell, nati
Belimo Actuators + KNX: 0-10V Wiring, Analog Modules and Energy Valve
Belimo actuators � spring-return air damper actuators, ball valve actuators, butterfly valve actuators � are the most common mechanical interface poin
Biamp Tesira KNX Integration: Conference Room DSP Control via TCP and KNX Triggers
Conference room audio-visual systems in modern office buildings must integrate with building automation to enable seamless meeting experiences � where
Bosch FPA-5000 Fire Alarm + KNX: Interface Module and Cause-and-Effect
The Bosch FPA-5000 is the standard commercial addressable fire alarm panel for large European buildings. Bosch offers a dedicated KNX interface module
Bosch Security BVMS and Solution 6000: KNX Integration for Verified Alarm Response
Overview Bosch Security Systems provides enterprise video surveillance, intrusion detection, and fire safety. Integrating Bosch with KNX enables camer
Buderus GB192 Boiler KNX Integration via EMS Bus Modbus Adapter
The Buderus GB192i is a gas condensing boiler from the Logamatic system range, widely installed in central European residential and small commercial b
BYD Battery-Box HVM: Reading Battery Data via Inverter Modbus for KNX
BYD Battery-Box HVM (high-voltage, 403.2V, 2.76-22.1 kWh per stack) has no user-accessible Modbus port. Battery data is read indirectly through the pa
Carlo Gavazzi EM340 Energy Meter: Modbus Setup and KNX Integration
The Carlo Gavazzi EM340 is the most widely installed MID-certified 3-phase energy meter in European commercial and residential KNX panels. DIN-rail 4-
Carrier AquaForce Chiller KNX Integration via BACnet/IP Gateway
Carrier AquaForce 30XA BACnet/IP interface The Carrier AquaForce 30XA series chiller communicates via BACnet/IP natively through its i-Vu Open control
Casambi BLE mesh lighting: a practical guide for KNX integrators
Casambi is a Bluetooth 5.0 mesh lighting control system from Finland. It addresses a real problem: how do you control luminaires in rooms where runnin
Cat6A for KNX IP Backbone: PoE Budget, 10G Switching and Patch Panel Layout
The building LAN that carries KNXnet/IP routing also supports IP cameras, VoIP phones, PoE access points, and BMS communication. In commercial buildin
Comelit VIP Video Door Entry: KNX Integration Module and Gate Automation
Comelit is Italy's largest video door entry manufacturer with 60+ years of production history. The VIP (Video IP) system is the current flagship � 2-w
Crestron CP4N + KNX: AV Room Control and Building Automation Integration
Crestron and KNX serve different but complementary roles in commercial buildings. KNX is the open standard for building services � lighting control, m
Daikin Altherma + KNX: Modbus TCP, SG Ready and Heat Pump Scheduling
Daikin Altherma 3 air-to-water heat pumps dominate the European residential heat pump market, particularly the R-series (Altherma 3 R, underfloor heat
DALI-2 Commissioning: Automated Addressing, Group Assignment and Scene Programming
DALI-2 (IEC 62386) bus commissioning involves three sequential tasks: assigning short addresses (0-63) to each ECG (Electronic Control Gear � LED driv
DALI-2 emergency lighting: EN 50172 compliance and automated testing
Every commercial building in the EU requires emergency lighting that activates within 5 seconds of mains failure and provides at least 3 hours of main
DALI-2 Emergency Lighting: Part 202 Setup and EN 50172 Testing
Emergency lighting is one of the few areas in building automation where paperwork is as important as the hardware. EN 50172 requires documented monthl
DALI-2 scene programming: a practical guide for KNX integrators
DALI-2 stores scenes directly on the electronic control gear (ECG) memory � not on the gateway. This means scene execution is instant (the gateway sen
DALI vs DALI-2: What changed and why it matters for your project
DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) has been the standard for professional lighting control since IEC 60929 in 1999. DALI-2, standardised as
Danfoss TWA-A 24V Actuator: KNX Floor Heating Zone Wiring and ETS6 Setup
The Danfoss TWA-A (Thermal Wax Actuator � Actuator) is the most widely installed floor heating zone valve actuator in European KNX installations. The
Distech ECLYPSE Controller: KNX Integration via BACnet/IP
Distech ECLYPSE Overview Distech Controls ECLYPSE Connected series (EC-BOS-8, EC-Net-AX) are BACnet/IP native building controllers used for HVAC contr
DoorBird vs 2N: choosing an IP video intercom for KNX projects
IP video intercoms have replaced analogue door stations in smart home projects. DoorBird (German) and 2N (Czech) dominate the EU market. Both offer SI
Eastron SDM630 Modbus Setup: RS-485 Addressing, Register Map and WAGO Integration
The Eastron SDM630 is the most widely used budget 3-phase energy meter in European solar PV and KNX sub-metering projects. At under �100 for the MID-c
Eaton Power Xpert 4000 UPS: KNX Integration via Modbus TCP
Eaton Power Xpert 4000 (10-300 kVA three-phase online double-conversion UPS) includes a built-in Modbus TCP server on port 502. In data centres, hospi
Ekinex Audio Modules: KNX Volume and Source Control from Wall Panels
Ekinex (Como, Italy) produces premium flat-glass KNX wall panels (EK-TF1, EK-T2R series) and an audio control module (EK-AUDIO series) that integrates
Enertex EibPC KNX Logic Server: Advanced Automation Beyond ETS6
The Enertex EibPC is a DIN-rail mounted Linux server designed exclusively for KNX building automation scripting. Where ETS6 logic blocks cover simple
EV charger + KNX: smart load management for apartments and offices
Adding EV charging to an existing building without upgrading the main supply is one of the most common challenges in 2025 real estate. The solution is
Fermax VDS Video Door Entry and KNX: 1490 Interface Module Configuration
Fermax is Spain's largest video door entry manufacturer with 70+ years of history � the VDS (Video Door Switching) 2-wire system is installed in milli
Ferroli Bluehelix Condensing Boiler: KNX Weather Compensation via Modbus RTU
Overview Ferroli Bluehelix Tech (25 kW) and Bluehelix HR (35 kW) are wall-hung condensing gas boilers with Modbus RTU capability via the optional Mod-
Fibaro HC3 to KNX Bridge: Wireless Z-Wave Sensors in KNX Buildings
Fibaro Home Center 3 (HC3) supports KNX via the Fibaro Connect KNX plugin, making it a practical bridge for adding wireless Z-Wave sensors and dimmers
Floor heating + KNX: zone actuators, thermostats and energy optimisation
Underfloor heating (UFH) is standard in Central European residential construction. When combined with KNX zone control, it becomes a genuinely smart h
KNX Physical Address Assignment: Push-Button Method and ETS6 Bus Scan
Every KNX device requires a unique physical address � also called the individual address � in the format area.line.device (e.g. 1.2.15). Physical addr
Gewiss KNX Actuators and Push-Buttons: Chorus Range ETS6 Commissioning
Gewiss is Italy's largest electrical installation manufacturer and a full KNX Association member � the Chorus KNX range covers switch actuators, dimme
Gira X1 Setup: KNX Smart Home Server from Panel to App
The Gira X1 is a DIN-rail device that combines a KNX IP router with a smart home server � allowing the Gira Smart Home app to control any KNX group ad
GoodWe ES Hybrid Inverter: KNX Self-Consumption via Modbus
GoodWe ES Series Overview GoodWe ES series (3-5 kW hybrid single-phase) includes a Modbus TCP server accessible on port 502 with unit ID 247 (hexadeci
HDL Automation KNX Hotel Room: DND/MUR Panel, DALI and Card Reader Integration
HDL Automation KNX products are widely deployed in hotel room automation across the Middle East and increasingly in East European and Southeast Asian
Connecting a Heat Pump to KNX via Modbus TCP
Heat pumps are now the most common Modbus TCP device in modern EU smart homes � yet most manufacturers don't advertise this capability prominently. Da
Helvar Router 950: DALI/KNX Commissioning with Imagine Software
The Helvar Router 950 is unique in the DALI controller market: it combines a full 2-line DALI controller (128 addressable devices total) with a native
Home Assistant + KNX: Dashboard Setup, Entity YAML and Mobile App
Home Assistant (HA) is the most capable open-source smart home platform for KNX integration. It bridges KNX group addresses to any non-KNX device � So
Hoval Ultrasource Heat Pump: BACnet/IP to KNX Integration via LOYTEC
Hoval Ultrasource B and Thermalia heat pumps run on the Hoval TopTronic E controller, which provides a BACnet/IP interface. KNX integration uses a BAC
Huawei SUN2000 Inverter: KNX Integration via Modbus TCP
Huawei SUN2000 Modbus TCP Overview Huawei SUN2000 inverters (3-40 kW) expose Modbus TCP on port 6607 (NOT port 502). Unit ID is 0. These two non-stand
IEC 61439-1/2: What you actually need to test on a low-voltage panel
IEC 61439 is the international standard for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Every panel manufactured in Europe for commercial use �
iGuzzini Palco and Laser Blade: DALI-2 Museum Lighting with KNX Tunable White Control
Overview iGuzzini Palco (museum spotlight) and Laser Blade XS (precision architectural spotlight) are DALI-2 Part 1 + DT8 compliant luminaires for mus
Intesis IN701KNX: Connecting BACnet BMS to KNX Smart Home Layer
In commercial buildings � offices, hotels, shopping centres � the HVAC and BMS layer typically runs on BACnet/IP (ASHRAE 135), while the smart buildin
Johnson Controls Metasys: KNX Building Integration via BACnet
Metasys in European Commercial Buildings Johnson Controls Metasys is a large-scale BMS (Building Management System) widely deployed in European hospit
ABB free@home vs KNX: Choosing the Right ABB System for Your Project
ABB manufactures two completely separate smart home systems under the same brand umbrella: KNX (sold under the ABB i-bus KNX and Busch-Jaeger brands)
Gallagher Command Centre and KNX: Door Events to Building Automation via REST API
Overview Gallagher Command Centre (CC) 8.x integrates with KNX building automation to create unified smart building responses � card reader events tri
KNX Air Quality Control: CO2 Sensors, DALI Indicators and Demand-Controlled Ventilation
Indoor air quality (IAQ) directly affects occupant cognitive performance, comfort, and health. EN 16798-1 defines IAQ categories: Category I (hospital
KNX Blind Automation: Wind, Sun and Rain Logic for Raffstore
Raffstore venetian blinds � aluminium slatted blinds that simultaneously shade and preserve daylight � are standard in Central European new constructi
KNX Building Energy Management: Metering, Tariff Scheduling and Demand Response
KNX building energy management architecture A KNX building energy management system (BEMS) integrates MID-certified electricity meters, thermal meters
KNX Panel Commissioning Checklist: 25 Steps Before Handover
Panel commissioning is the systematic verification process between completing assembly and handing the panel over to the client. Skipping or rushing c
KNX DALI Gateway Commissioning: MDT DALI Gateway and ETS6 Group Objects
A KNX DALI gateway bridges the KNX building automation bus with a DALI-2 luminaire network, exposing individual DALI devices, groups, and scenes as KN
KNX Demand-Controlled Ventilation: CO2 Sensors, VFDs and EN 15251
Demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) adjusts fresh air supply to match actual occupancy by measuring CO2 concentration as a proxy for human presence an
KNX Demand Response with Tibber and Nordpool: Dynamic Tariff Automation
Overview Dynamic electricity pricing (spot tariffs like Tibber, Nordpool direct) creates 3-8x price variation between cheap and expensive hours. KNX d
KNX Panel Earthing: TN-S, PE Conductor Sizing and Equipotential Bonding
Correct earthing is the foundation of electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility in KNX panel installations. Incorrect PE conductor sizing cr
KNX Panel Testing to IEC 61439: Dielectric Test, RCD Verification and Sign-Off
Every KNX distribution board and main switchboard assembly must be tested and verified to IEC 61439-1/2 (Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemb
ETS6 programming essentials: group addresses, functions and parameters
ETS6 (Engineering Tool Software, version 6) is the single software tool used by all KNX integrators worldwide for programming KNX installations. It is
Fire Alarm + KNX Integration: EN 54 Dry Contacts, Cable and Priority Logic
Fire alarm systems must integrate with building automation for life safety functions: overriding lighting to full brightness, recalling lifts to groun
KNX Group Address Best Practices: 3-Level Structure for Large Projects
A well-designed KNX group address (GA) structure is the foundation of a maintainable, scalable project. For small residential projects (50-100 GAs), a
KNX Group Address Structure: 3-Level Design for Large Projects
A poorly designed group address (GA) structure is the single most common cause of KNX project maintenance nightmares. It adds hours to every service c
KNX Heating Zone Control: Manifold Actuators, Room Thermostats and Setback Scheduling
Underfloor heating with KNX zone control offers precise per-room temperature management and energy efficiency that far exceeds conventional thermostat
Hidden Speaker Installation: Behind Drywall, Glass, and Wood for KNX Audio
Visible speaker boxes are unacceptable in premium residential and hospitality interiors. Hidden speaker technology conceals acoustic drivers behind fi
KNX Hotel Guestroom Automation: DND, MUR, Card Holder and PMS Integration
Overview KNX hotel guestroom systems automate lighting, HVAC, curtains, and access control in each guest room with central property management system
KNX Hotel Room Automation: MDT SCN-RT55 Controller and PMS Integration
Hotel room automation via KNX is the most demanding application of KNX in residential contexts � combining lighting scenes, motorised curtains, HVAC c
KNX IP Router Configuration: MDT SCN-IP200 Step by Step
The KNX IP Router is the bridge between the KNX TP bus and the IP network � it serves simultaneously as a line coupler (connecting a TP line to the ba
KNX IP Secure: Configuring Encrypted Group Communication in ETS6
KNX IP Secure (defined in IEC 61784-3-3 and the KNX Application Note AN172) provides cryptographic security for KNXnet/IP communication � tunnelling,
KNX IP Secure: AES-128 Encryption Setup in ETS6 for Secure Building Networks
KNX IP Secure (ISO 22510) adds AES-128-CBC encryption and device authentication to KNXnet/IP communication � protecting KNX automation from network ea
KNX Load Shedding: Dynamic Demand Response for Commercial Buildings
Peak demand charges � the component of commercial electricity bills based on maximum kW demand (typically the highest 15-minute or 30-minute average d
KNX multi-line topology: when and how to add a second TP line
A single KNX TP line supports 64 devices and 1000m of cable. For a typical apartment, that's more than enough. But a large villa, a commercial floor,
KNX Multi-Room Audio Integration: Sonos, Bluesound and Extron Control
Multi-room audio is a standard requirement in residential KNX projects and increasingly in hospitality (hotels, restaurants, hotel bars). KNX provides
KNX Panel Neutral Conductor Sizing: Why N Must Match L in Modern Installations
Neutral conductor oversizing is one of the most commonly ignored aspects of modern electrical panel design. The traditional rule � neutral conductor c
KNX to BMS via OPC UA: Connecting Siemens Desigo and Schneider EcoStruxure
Large commercial buildings � offices above 5,000m�, hotels with 100+ rooms, hospitals � use Building Management System (BMS) platforms to aggregate, v
KNX and DALI for Outdoor Perimeter Lighting: Technical Integration Guide
Outdoor Lighting Integration Challenges Outdoor perimeter lighting (facades, car parks, pathways, security zones) presents integration challenges that
How we assemble a KNX panel: step-by-step workshop walkthrough
Every SmartM?ja panel starts as an empty enclosure and ends as a CE-certified, tested, documented control centre. This walkthrough covers the assembly
KNX Control Panel DIN Rail Design: Zone Layout, Spacing, and Cable Management
A well-designed KNX control panel is safe to commission, easy to maintain, and thermally stable throughout its 20-year service life. The layout decisi
KNX Panel DIN-Rail Layout: Component Spacing, Busbar Sizing and Heat Zones
A well-designed KNX distribution panel is not just about fitting components � it must satisfy IEC 61439-1 (general requirements for LV switchgear and
KNX Power Supply Sizing: PS640, PS1280, Buffer Modules and Current Budget
Every KNX TP line requires a dedicated power supply providing 29V DC bus voltage (�0.5V). Undersizing the KNX power supply causes intermittent device
KNX Presence Detection: PIR vs HF vs Dual-Tech for HVAC and Lighting
Presence detection is the single most effective energy-saving input available to KNX lighting and HVAC systems. Turning lights off 10 minutes after th
KNX RF Multi-Channel Remote: EnOcean vs Native KNX RF for Retrofit Projects
Retrofit automation projects � where cable runs to switches are not possible without major disruption � require wireless control. Two established tech
KNX Scene Programming Best Practices: DPT 18.001, Scene Recall and ETS6 Tips
Scene programming is one of the most powerful features of KNX � a single telegram activates multiple actuators simultaneously, creating preset states
KNX Scene Programming: DPT 18.001, Actuator Storage and Scene Learn
KNX scenes are one of the most misunderstood features of the system. Many integrators treat scenes as a KNX group address trick rather than understand
Solar PV and KNX: Fronius Symo Modbus Integration for Self-Consumption Optimisation
Solar PV systems in commercial and high-end residential buildings generate significant rooftop power that should preferentially feed controllable load
KNX vs BACnet for Commercial Buildings: When to Specify Each Protocol
KNX and BACnet are both open international standards for building automation, but they operate at different layers of the building control hierarchy a
KNX vs Loxone: Which smart home system should you choose?
KNX and Loxone are two of the most popular building automation systems in Europe. Both are capable, both are used in premium residential and commercia
KNX Weather Station + Automatic Blind Control
Automatic solar shading is one of the highest-ROI KNX automations in European residential construction. Preventing summer overheating reduces cooling
KNX Weather Station with Sun Tracking: Elsner Compact and Blind Automation
A KNX weather station is essential for automatic blind control in buildings with large glazed facades � preventing solar gain in summer (cooling energ
KOSTAL PLENTICORE Hybrid Inverter: KNX Integration via Modbus TCP on Port 1502
Overview KOSTAL PLENTICORE plus (3-10 kW) and PLENTICORE BI (hybrid with battery) use Modbus TCP on port 1502 with unit ID 71 � both non-standard valu
Larnitech KNX Modules: Latvian DIN Rail Devices for Baltic Smart Buildings
Larnitech (Riga, Latvia) designs and manufactures KNX TP certified DIN rail modules for the Baltic and Eastern European smart building market. All Lar
LG MultiV VRF and KNX: LGAP Modbus Gateway Integration for BMS Control
LG MultiV is one of Europe's most widely installed VRF systems in commercial buildings � offices, hotels, retail. Unlike Panasonic (which offers a nat
Loxone Audio Server: Spotify, AirPlay, and Multi-Zone Control with KNX
Loxone Audio Server (6 stereo zones, 50W x 2 per zone) integrates with KNX via the Loxone KNX Extension. It adds Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, and TuneI
Loxone vs KNX: Which Smart Home Protocol to Choose in 2026?
Loxone and KNX are the two dominant professional smart building protocols in Central Europe. KNX leads in Germany, Austria, Benelux, and the UK � esti
LOYTEC LGATE-900: Multi-Protocol Room Automation for Hotels and Offices
The LOYTEC LGATE-900 is a DIN-rail room automation server that consolidates DALI-2 lighting control, KNX building automation, BACnet/IP BMS integratio
Lutron Homeworks QS + KNX: Lighting Integration via KNXnet/IP
Lutron Homeworks QS is the industry standard for luxury residential lighting control in high-end private homes, boutique hotels, and premium apartment
Mitsubishi Electric VRF + KNX: MAC-397IF Modbus Adapter Setup
Mitsubishi Electric's City Multi VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) system dominates the European commercial air conditioning market for medium to large
Mobotix IP Camera KNX Integration: Motion Alarm, DALI Floodlight and PTZ Preset
Mobotix M73 relay output wiring to KNX The Mobotix M73 outdoor IP camera includes an integrated signal output relay (dry contact, NO and NC configurat
Modbus RTU RS-485 Wiring: Polarity, Termination and Common Faults
Modbus RTU communication failures are responsible for the majority of sub-metering and HVAC commissioning delays in KNX projects. RS-485 is a robust p
Integrating Modbus TCP energy meters with KNX: a practical guide
Modbus TCP energy meters are the workhorses of building sub-metering. Every commercial project built in the last 20 years has them � often dozens of C
Niko One KNX Switches: ETS6 Programming, Scene Control and Push-Button Logic
Niko One is Belgium's premium KNX switch range � sold across Benelux, France and exported to international projects wherever architects specify tactil
Nuki Smart Lock + KNX via Home Assistant
Nuki is not a KNX device � but via the Bridge local HTTP API and Home Assistant running on local hardware, it becomes fully controllable from any KNX
Optex Outdoor PIR KNX Integration: Perimeter Alarm and Energy-Saving Motion Lighting
Optex BX-80N outdoor PIR technical specification The Optex BX-80N is a wall-mount dual-element passive infrared detector designed for outdoor perimete
Panasonic PAC-i VRF and KNX: CZ-CAPRA1 Adapter Configuration and ETS6 Setup
Panasonic's PAC-i H-series VRF system is widely specified in European commercial buildings for its high COP, R32 refrigerant, and the CZ-CAPRA1 adapte
Paxton Net2 and KNX: Door Events, Lighting Automation and Emergency Unlock
Paxton Net2 is the dominant access control system in the UK commercial market � used in offices, schools, healthcare and light industrial facilities.
Phoenix Contact TRABTECH: Type 1+2 SPD Wiring in KNX Distribution Panels
Surge protection devices (SPDs) are mandatory in new European installations when a lightning protection system (LPS) is present (IEC 62305 Part 4) or
Power Factor Correction in Commercial Panels: Capacitor Banks and KNX Monitoring
Power factor (cos-phi) below 0.85 triggers reactive energy surcharges from European electricity suppliers � typically 5-15% of total electricity cost
Pylontech Battery Storage KNX Integration: SOC Monitoring and Self-Consumption Priority
Pylontech lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery modules are among the most widely deployed residential and small commercial battery storage systems in
QSC Q-SYS KNX Plugin: Conference Room Preset Recall and Volume Control
Q-SYS Designer 9.x KNX plugin QSC Q-SYS Designer 9.x includes a Plugin Manager (menu: Tools ? Plugin Manager) that provides certified third-party inte
Rako + KNX: Hybrid Wireless Lighting for UK Retrofit Projects
Rako Controls, founded in the UK in 1994, makes wireless dimming systems that have become a fixture of the UK residential smart lighting market. The W
Remeha Quinta Ace Cascade Boiler KNX Integration via eBUS Modbus Adapter
Remeha Quinta Ace 115 kW cascade system The Remeha Quinta Ace is a floor-standing condensing gas boiler in 55�115 kW variants, designed for cascade co
Satel ABAX2 Wireless Protocol: INTEGRA Integration and KNX Zone Mapping
Satel ABAX2 is a professional bidirectional wireless system for building security and automation. Operating at 868 MHz with AES-128 encryption and TDM
Sauter modulo BMS and KNX: modu526 Gateway for Hospital and Hotel Automation
The Sauter modulo 6 is a Linux-based DDC (Direct Digital Control) building management system used extensively in hospitals, hotels, and large commerci
SENEC.Home G3 Local API: Connecting Battery Storage to KNX
SENEC.Home G3 and V3 Hybrid expose a local JSON API at 'http://[senec-ip]:7001/lala.cgi' � unauthenticated, no cloud dependency, no third-party servic
Shelly + KNX via Home Assistant: Retrofit Lighting Without Rewiring
Retrofit projects � converting an existing apartment from manual switches to a smart home � present a fundamental wiring challenge. Running new KNX ca
SimonsVoss WaveNet Wireless Locks and KNX Integration for Access Scheduling
SimonsVoss WaveNet digital locking systems offer battery-powered wireless cylinder locks that retrofit into standard door hardware without electrical
SMA Sunny Tripower KNX Integration via SunSpec Modbus for PV Yield Monitoring
SMA Sunny Tripower inverters implement the SunSpec Alliance Modbus register model, providing a standardised Modbus TCP interface for photovoltaic moni
SOCOMEC Countis E24 Energy Meter: KNX Sub-Metering for BREEAM Compliance
Overview SOCOMEC Countis E24 is a MID-certified (Annex B) three-phase energy meter with CT inputs (5A), Modbus RTU (RS485) and Modbus TCP (via optiona
SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter: KNX Integration via Modbus TCP
SolarEdge HD-Wave and Modbus TCP SolarEdge HD-Wave single-phase and three-phase inverters expose a Modbus TCP server on TCP port 1502 (not the standar
Stiebel Eltron WPL Heat Pump KNX SG Ready and Modbus TCP Integration
The Stiebel Eltron WPL series � WPL 17, WPL 25, and WPL 50 ACS � are air-source heat pumps designed for residential and light commercial buildings. In
STULZ CyberAir 3PRO Precision Cooling: KNX Monitoring and Critical Facility Interlock
Overview STULZ CyberAir 3PRO DX (10-57 kW direct expansion) and CW (chilled water) are the standard precision air conditioning units for European data
Sungrow SH Hybrid Inverter: KNX Self-Consumption via Modbus TCP
Overview Sungrow SH10RT (10 kW three-phase) and SH15T (15 kW) hybrid inverters are growing rapidly in European markets due to competitive pricing and
Suprema BioStation 3 KNX Access Control Integration: Door Relay and Alarm Status
Suprema BioStation 3 combines fingerprint and face recognition in a compact IP access controller that is increasingly specified in corporate and high-
Surge protection for KNX panels: Type 1, 2 and 3 SPD explained
Surge protective devices (SPDs) are mandatory in most EU residential installations since 2016 (HD 60364-5-534). But which type goes where? And what ab
Swegon GOLD AHU: KNX Integration via Modbus RTU and LOYTEC LGATE
Swegon GOLD series air handling units (RX, LP, PX, CX) include a built-in RS485 Modbus RTU interface on the GOLD Control Panel. KNX integration provid
Systemair SAVE VSR Heat Recovery Unit: KNX Integration via Modbus RTU
Overview Systemair SAVE VSR 300 (residential, 300 m3/h) and SAVE VTC 700 M (commercial, 700 m3/h) are heat recovery ventilation units with Modbus RTU
Toshiba VRF KNX Integration: BACnet Gateway and Individual Room Control
Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems from Toshiba � specifically the SMMS-e series � are a common choice for medium to large commercial buildings w
Trane RTAA Chiller KNX Integration via BACnet/IP: Setpoint and Fault Monitoring
Trane RTAA air-cooled chillers are widely used in commercial buildings for chilled water production in HVAC systems. The RTAA 120 and RTAA 240 models
Trilux DALI Office Lighting: KNX Integration for Smart Building Control
Trilux DALI-2 Luminaire Range Trilux is a German luminaire manufacturer with a broad range of DALI and DALI-2 compliant office and industrial luminair
TROX TVZ VAV Box BACnet to KNX: Zone Air Flow Control in Office Buildings
Overview TROX TVZ-D (round duct VAV) and TVLQ (sound attenuating rectangular VAV) are BACnet MS/TP devices. BACnet device ID 1-127, set via small DIP
Vaillant aroTHERM + KNX: Modbus TCP and SG Ready Integration
Vaillant aroTHERM plus is the leading heat pump in the German-speaking market (DE, AT, CH) and widely installed across Northern Europe. The R290 (prop
Victron Cerbo GX KNX Integration: Solar, Battery SOC and Self-Consumption Control
The Victron Cerbo GX is the central monitoring and control hub for Victron Energy systems. It connects to MultiPlus inverter/chargers, MPPT solar char
Viessmann Vitodens 300 KNX Integration via Modbus TCP: Zone Heating and DHW Control
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