The offer for the KNX system solution expands with the addition of two LIVING NOW controls:
Control features: Controls are available in LIVING NOW, so that they fit in perfectly with the other system devices. To provide maximum comfort to the customers we can choose between 2 different types of controls: - KNX control with 2 modules and 4 keys - control with 3 modules and 6 keys The main features are: - Innovative design - Perfect planarity and elegant details- Full Touch Controls- The light can be switched on or off by pressing any point of the surface of the keys. After being pressed, the keys return to their original positions, perfectly aligned- Finishes 3 AVAILABLE COLOURS: The devices feature an aesthetic component, the covers are available in three different colours: white, sand and black. Satin finish surface: for a pleasant feel. COMBINATION WITH THE COVER PLATES: The Living Now cover plate range includes 16 finishes, purposely selected to ensure coordination with the device covers, and made of different materials: techno polymer, metal and wood.
Control features:
Controls are available in Living Now, Axolute and Livinglight, so that they fit in perfectly with the other system devices. To provide maximum comfort to the customers we can choose from three different types.
- Simple control;
- Simple and multiple controls which can be customised;
- Glass touch controls;
- All the controls, both those with press switch and glass touch controls, have LED RGB which can each diffuse 12 different colours: green, dark blue, white, orange, gold, yellow, turquoise, cyan, blue, purple, magenta and cardinal red;
- Battery-free radio controls, for maximum installation flexibility;
- Advanced controls via touch screen, to centralise the system.
Main features of the sensors:
As well as the simple On/Off and Dimmer controls, the sensors can access advanced automation functions, necessary for any building. The sensors guarantee system flexibility: their operation and programming can be adapted on the basis of the external parameters (excessive power consumption, alarm).
The KNX sensors supply focused information which is useful for all the supervision system.
The sensors are available in 3 different modes of installation, for greater flexibility;
- False ceiling
- Flush mounted
- Surface mounted
2 different detection technologies:
- Infrared detection (PIR)
- Infrared + ultrasound detection (PIR/US).
Controller and actuator features
In the catalogue there are various types of controller or actuator, each suitable for a specific load to be controlled:
- Controller to be installed in the false ceiling for ON-OFF switching, dimming and DALI technology;
- Controller in DIN modularity to be installed in electrical distribution boards or switchboards for On/Off switching, dimming and DALI technology;
- Multi-application DIN modularity Controller.
ETS5 is the only software required to program all the devices in KNX technology.
Standardised non-proprietary programming software is available in 15 languages: the ETS5 software supports all the KNX installations regardless of the means used (twisted pair, radiofrequency, Ethernet/IP, carrier current in line). In this mode the controls and sensors can be programmed simply and the controllers configured.
An accessible configuration system in 3 phases:
1. Acquire the ETS5 software in combination with KNX
2. Download the Legrand product database on the www.legrandoc.com site
3. Import all the products in ETS5
In the catalogue there are various types of controller or actuator, each suitable for a specific load to be controlled:
As well as the simple On/Off and Dimmer controls, the sensors can access advanced automation functions, necessary for any building. The sensors guarantee system flexibility: their operation and programming can be adapted on the basis of the external parameters (excessive power consumption, alarm).
Structure and limits of the KNX system
An installation can be split in lines and zones.
Maximum distances
The maximum distances between the various devices are given below.
Architecture of an hotel system in KNX
A typical system made only in KNX is shown below.
