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KNX:

The worldwide STANDARD forHome and Building Control

Advantages of theKNX Technology

International Standard,therefore future proof

Product certification guaranteesInteroperability & Interworking KNX stands for high product quality

1. International Standard, therefore future proof

CENELECKNX became EN50090

CENKNX became EN13321-1/2

ISO/IECKNX became ISO/IEC14543-3

SACKNX became GB/Z20965

ANSI/ASHRAEKNX became US ANSI/ASHRAE standard135



KNX is the only HBESstandard runningglobal certificationschemes for products,training centers andeven for persons.

Product compliance ischecked at neutrallaboratories.

Different products ofdifferent manufacturers can be used in

different applications

KNX stamp ensuresInteroperability & Interworking

2. Product certification guaranteesInteroperability and Interworking



• KNX Association re-quires a high levelof production andquality control du-ring all stages of theproduct life.

• All manufacturershave to show com-pliance to ISO 9001.

3. KNX stands for high product quality

• The PC software toolETS allows the planning,engineering and confi-guration of all KNXcertified products.

• The tool is moreovermanufacturer indepen-dent: the system inte-grator is able tocombine products ofdifferent manufacturersto one installation.

4. A unique manufacturer independent ETS


Product certification guaranteesInteroperability & Interworking KNX stands for high product qualityInternational Standard,

therefore future proofProduct certification guaranteesInteroperability & Interworking KNX stands for high product qualityKNX can be used for all applications in

home and building controlKNX is fit for use in different

kind of buildingsA unique manufacturer

independent ETS


Product certification guaranteesInteroperability & Interworking KNX stands for high product qualityKNX can be used for all applications in



independent ETS

KNX is suitable for all possible applications& functions in home and building control

5. KNX can be used for all applications inhome and building control

• New and existingbuildings

• Small size houses &large buildings

• Easy to extend andadapted to newneeds.

6. KNX is fit for use in different kind of buildings





independent ETS





independent ETSKNX supports several

Communication MediaKNX can be coupled

to other systemsKNX supports differentConfiguration Modes

• E-mode: configurationby controller.

• S-mode: configurationby PC.

7. KNX supports different Configuration Modes








8. KNX supports several Communication Media

• Twisted Pair (TP)

• Power Line (PL)

• Radio Frequency (RF)

• IP/Ethernet

9. KNX can be coupled to other systems

• KNX has developedsophisticated gate-ways to help andcomplete other sys-tems.

• Proofs of KNXcollaboration are:

Mapping withBACnet.

Possibility tointerface withDALI.








Product certification guaranteesInteroperability & Interworking

KNX can be used for all applications inhome and building control

10. KNX is independent from anyhard- or software technology

• Manufacturerscan develop ownmicroprocessorplatform or theycan also recourseto provider ofKNX system com-ponents.

• KNX is com-pletely FREE ofadditional royaltyfees.

KNX is independent from anyhard- or software technology

Advantages of Being a KNXMember

1. Use KNX logo on your products

• As a sign of quality, only KNX Members are ableto use the KNX logo on their KNX certifieddevices and on their KNX-related promotionalmaterial. Let your KNX devices and company bepart of the worldwide network of providers ofKNX certified products.

2. Boost your Company Internationally

• Benefit from the impact of publications in theKNX Journal, read by more than 80,000 peoplein 100 countries: free presentation of any newKNX member to the KNX community and freepromotion of your latest KNX products.

3. Access to the KNX Know-How

• The KNX technology will be at your fingertips inthe form of the latest version of the KNXSpecifications. The KNX Standard will guide youthrough all topics related to KNX development,including system features, profiles, certificationrules, application descriptions, testingrequirements…

4. KNX Team at your Service

• As a KNX Member, the Brussels KNX team is atyour service for support related to KNXadministrative, certification, testing, marketingand tools licensing issues.

• the KNX working groups, you can exchangeviews with other involved KNX members on KNXrelated matters.

5. Exclusive access to KNX Tools

• As a KNX member, only you have access to thespecialized KNX tools such as the Manufacturertool for creation of KNX ETS product databaseentries and EITT, the uniform KNX conformitytest tool.

6. Extend your Worldwide Visibility

• Your company name will appear on theInternational KNX website, translated into morethan 18 languages and also constituting thecommunication platform for the KNX countryorganizations (“KNX national groups”) in theindividual countries (so far more than 20).

7. Influence the KNX decision-making process

• You can participate in the KNX Working Groupsand KNX Task Forces, the driving forces in KNXmarketing and communication, as well astechnical aspects. You have the opportunity toinfluence the future of KNX by participating inofficial KNX decisions during the KNX annualgeneral meeting (AG).

8. Open up new markets through youinvolvement in KNX

• Participate in KNX events organized in severalcountries or get involved in local KNX NationalGroups.

9. Enhance your campaigns with freeKNX PR Material

• Common promotional material such as KNXbrochures, giveaways… is available from KNX tosupport you when creating more awareness forKNX with new customers.

10. Stay informed on latest evolutionsin International Standardization

• KNX has partnerships with many internationalstandardization organizations, with the purposeof further enshrining KNX in internationalstandards : in view of this privileged position,KNX will be able to keep you posted on latestevolutions in standardization of new home andbuilding control related standards.

Advantages of an OpenStandard

Interworking: general• Real interworking of devices of different

manufacturers requires– standardisation of

• Protocol• Useful data: size and contents!

– Proven compliance through third partycertification

• History KNX Interworking– EIB Association: EIB Interworking standards –

data formats for common functions– Renamed to KNX DPT – Data Types during

convergence process– Publically available as EN 50090-3-3

• The advantages of KNX only truly become visible in a multi-vendor andcross-discipline environment– E.g. “All off” button of Manuf A switches the lights off, controlled by

switching actuators of Manuf B, C, D, …

• Enormous benefit to end users– Product line A is defective but Manuf A has discontinued product line Find replacement at Manuf B

• Interworking attracts manufacturers of niche products– One single manufacturer is unable to offer all possible KNX solutions,

from lighting to HVAC to Load management, etc.– Boosts OEM market: what Manuf A does not produce himself, he can

easily find at another KNX manufacturer

KNX Interworking: advantages (1)

• Thanks to interworking, a common market infrastructure can beestablished– Common configuration tool– Common training schemes

• Gateways between KNX and proprietary systems are easier todevelop– proprietary coding can be easily mapped to common KNX data

formats as described in the KNX standard– Easy coupling of KNX to e.g. BACnet and DALI

KNX Interworking: advantages (2)

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