Basilica di San Pietro

Other project in Città del Vaticano, Italy

Project category Other
Project type Renovation project
Year of completion 2019
Size of project(m2) 5.000+
Number of KNX devices used 26 – 100
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KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
IP
Man hours 501 – 1.000
Man power 6 – 10
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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
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , PC Visualisation , Web Servers , Touch Panels & Display Panels , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: Logical Functions , System Supervision , Remote Programming , Messaging (e.g. SMS)
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Metering , Data Logging , Visualisation , Current Detection , Peak Demand Monitoring

Customer's description

After two years of planning and work, the Basilica of St.Peter in the Vatican City now has an entirely new and dynamic lighting system.Designed to save 90% in electricity use, it provides special illumination effects in perfect harmony with specific worshiping scenarios.These illumination effects also reveal details of the Basilica that have never been seen before in its 500 years of history.They enhance the splendor of the diverse masterpieces that adorn the interior of the building.The lighting system is composed of 700 DALI and DMX projectors and 3km of LED strips controlled with KNX by means of using Progea’s Movicon NExT SCADA with Web technology.Each projector has dimmers that are controlled during normal use of the Basilica to save on electricity consumption.The KNX system permits personnel to monitor and control electricity consumptions,the status of light bulbs and system alarms and also activate different illumination scenarios in function with the different activities.

Contact information

Company name Future Domotic Service
Company email info@fdservice.it
Company website http://www.dariofiocchetti.com
Contact name Dario Fiocchetti
Contact function System Integrator

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