Task
The rising cost of energy together with a more careful use of energy have moved up on our society’s agenda. For this reason, we need new solutions for the optimization of energy management – something that can be achieved by applying the KNX standard.
The Solution
Where KNX systems are installed, the residents are informed about their current energy consumption so that they can use it in the most economical way. When KNX is used to control and monitor the various domestic applications, total energy consumption will be reduced. Moreover, users can monitor their actual energy use on visual displays and have the opportunity to take action in order to reduce their consumption as much as possible, whether they are at home or away from it.
Implementation
Solutions for an average home:
- Lighting control with capacity for the control of the whole house in zones or as a group.
- HVAC control with KNX capable of controlling any equipment on the market.
- Touch screens will provide visual displays of the house.
- A GPRS module will allow users to control the system when in the house or away from it.
- Smart Metering devices and software for metering the consumption of energy, water, gas etc.
Features
- Dimming of lighting to suit users’ needs
- Optic fibre sensors for better night-time signalling
- Different scenarios, according to the users’ needs
- Monitoring for system overload
- Integrated thermostat for easier use and control of HVAC equipment in order to get the best use
- Real-time monitoring and recording of data ( temperature, consumption of energy, water, gas… ) providing a general overview of use and allowing users to take further actions
Advantages
By integrating all applications into one single KNX installation, users have many options for easy and comprehensive monitoring with a control system that is intuitive to operate and use. In addition, there are the following advantages:
- The optic fiber sensors can be installed in any part of the house.
- Smart metering consumption will make users aware of wasted energy, allowing them to save energy and money.
- The timer can be re-configured to suit individual needs and can also be stopped at any time.