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As it becomes possible and desirable to apply intelligent control to more aspects of a building’s functionality, it is inevitable that the market will look for integrated solutions. KNX is the technology that can deliver.
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KNX – first choice for refurbishments and fixes O
ver the years, Integrated Systems Europe, the world’s largest event dedicated to integration has broadened its focus from AV towards all aspects of automation and it makes sense KNX has become a major presence there. This year a parallel Smart Buildings Conference looked at the state of the art, and KNX UK president Iain Gordon took the opportunity to remind delegates that KNX is not just for new build. It is the mainstream solution of choice for upgrading existing buildings, either as part of planned refurbishment or to put things that just aren’t working right with a once and for all solution.
One of the most striking examples of this is the British Library in London. The largest library in the world, its construction was sadly a source of much controversy. It was handed over very late, very over budget, and with plenty of faults from moving bookshelves that spilled books onto the floor to 2000 miles of faulty wiring that had to be replaced. The lighting control system was deemed to be simply not fit for purpose.
So it was that, in 2004 and just 6 years after the building was opened, that Andromeda Telematics (since acquired by Schneider Electric), started work on a two year project to put the lighting right. The original control system had also proved to be not fit for purpose and was already obsolete. They were able to install a new KNX lighting control system easily and with minimal disruption to the day-to-day operations of the library and the 16,000 people who use it every day.
A KNX bus now runs throughout the building, to connect all the lights across 5 basements and 9 overground levels. Meeting rooms, exhibition areas, reading rooms, cafes and lobbies all have their own lighting scenes, centrally
programmed and centrally reprogrammed whenever needed.
This time, the Library knows it has a robust and future-proof system; and that compatible controls will always be available, no matter where technology leads us next.
The moral of this tale? Whether it’s a house, a small office, or the world’s biggest library, when things go wrong you should take the opportunity to make a permanent fix – a KNX fix. Even better: fit a KNX bus in the first place!
KNX UK is the national association and a central hub for information on KNX. Our members network and share the ideas that help to create truly remarkable, reliable and robust smart building solutions. Find out more at:
www.knxuk.org www.wieland.co.uk
Wieland maximises the benefits of a decentralised KNX building management by combining its gesis®
• Interoperable with all certified multi-vendor KNX devices • Enocean wireless gateways • DALI gateways
• Choice of functions through modular design
• Plug & Play compatibility
Wieland Electric Ltd Tel. 01483 531213
Email.
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wieland-electric.com E ELECTRONIC KNX
certified devices with the innovative gesis® plug & play power ad data installation system.
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www.bemco-knx.co.uk 020 8874 0404
All courses are held at our London Wandsworth branch 32 BUILDING SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER MARCH 2019 Read the latest at:
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