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The amazing KNX advanced project in educational flightcases @OdiseeGent

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Project category Other
Project type Renovation project
Year of completion 2019
Size of project(m2) 1 – 100
Number of KNX devices used 26 – 100
KNX brands Show/hide
KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
RF
IP
Man hours 1 – 100
Man power 1 – 5
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Project characteristics

This diagram shows the level of energy efficiency, innovation and ease of use in the project. The main characteristic is displayed in the centre.

Applications used

The icons marked in blue are the applications used in this project via KNX.

Lighting
Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC)
Blind and Shutter Control
Security and Safety
Operation and Visualisation
Automation and Remote Access
Energy Management/Smart Metering
Other

Detailed description

Energy Efficiency

The usage of automated functions already save energy in every installation. Especially the usage of KNX has a lot of potential for further energy savings, which can contribute to a better environmental footprint. Be extending KNX to more functions and applications, energy savings of up to 60% can be realised. Thanks to the flexibility of KNX, these functions can easily be implemented in this installation

Innovation

Smart homes and buildings are always an upgrade in comparison to a conventional installation. Not only automated functions and a higher level of comfort contribute to a higher living standard, but also the possibility to be ready for coming innovations. Thanks to the usage of KNX, the door has been opened to integrate new innovative solutions, using the worldwide STANDARD for home and building control.

Ease of Use

By integrating KNX, we automatically experience a higher energy efficiency and comfort. Furthermore, by the possibility to use further devices, in order to make the usage of the project easier, we can look at further opportunity to even make the whole installation easier in usage.

Applications used

  • Lighting: Switching , Dimming , Light Scenes , Timed Control , Lighting Colour Control
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Central & Automatic Control , Timed Operation Modes , Weather Dependent Control , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Preset Positioning , Automatic Programs , Wind and Rain Protection
  • Security and Safety: Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts) , Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , PC Visualisation , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions , Logical Functions

Customer's description

We are four students studying energy technology at Odisee in Ghent. We are Jordy De Ridder, Emiel Corbanie, Warre Bijls and Ellen Himpe. There were already five KNX cases where all the necessary basic components were available for the students. From next year we want to be the first school where it is possible to get a KNX advanced certificate. For this, the cases must be expanded with components on which KNX advanced can be practiced. Once the cases are expanded, it is possible to practice KNX advanced during the lab sessions and then take the exam for KNX advanced later.

Contact information

Company name Odisee Gent
Company email joachim.goeminne@odisee.be
Company website https://www.odisee.be/nl/energietechnologie
Contact name Joachim Goeminne
Contact function System Integrator

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