Qiagen

Commercial project in Hilden, Germany

Project category Commercial
Project type New project
Year of completion 2011
Size of project(m2) 5.000+
Number of KNX devices used 1.000+
KNX brands Show/hide
KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
RF
Man hours 501 – 1.000
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 , Timed Control , Automatic Occupancy Detection
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Timed Operation Modes , Weather Dependent Control , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control , CO2 / Humidity Measuring
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Preset Positioning , Wind and Rain Protection , Sun Tracing (interaction with HVAC / lighting)
  • Security and Safety: Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts)
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , Web Servers , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions , Logical Functions
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Visualisation

Customer's description

Die Qiagen N.V. in Hilden ist ein börsennotierter Anbieter von Probenvorbereitungs- und Testtechnologien für die molekulare Diagnostik, akademische Forschung, pharmazeutische Industrie und angewandte Testverfahren mit Aktivitäten in mehr als 25 Ländern. Der Standort Hilden besteht aus mehreren Gebäuden, von denen drei mit KNX gesteuert werden. Gerade mit den steigenden Energiepreisen und dem allgemeinen Ruf nach den Energiewende, haben wir das Energiemanagement durch Hard- und Software deutlich effizienter gestalten können.

Contact information

Company name CA Brachtendorf GmbH & Co KG
Company email mail@cab-ih.com
Company website https://cab-ih.com/
Contact name Tom Moritz Roeder
Contact function System Integrator