Smart System (KNX) Lab at Al-Azhar University

Other project in Cairo, Egypt

Project category Other
Project type New project
Year of completion 2022
Size of project(m2) 1.001 – 5.000
Number of KNX devices used 1 – 25
KNX brands Show/hide
KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
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 , Automatic Occupancy Detection
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Preset Positioning , Automatic Programs
  • Security and Safety: Access Control , Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , IR Remote Control , PC Visualisation , Web Servers , Touch Panels & Display Panels , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: System Supervision
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Metering
  • Other: Video Control

Customer's description

First of all KNX System is a trendy system in egypt. so in summer 2018 we decided to enter this great field. so we searched for KNX Components sponsorship and we find schneider electric egypt and we are accepted as a sponsored company. we configured a kit to act basic functions as a switching , dimming , blind movement and create simple scenario then create visualization to visual all system. then in 2020 second generation of our students searched for technical support and find ELEK-Egypt then configured more specific tasks like staircase lighting function and control all system by using voice commands using Alexa. and integrate IP cameras to our system using knx/ip server. now our third generation of students continue to work to do more specific tasks like constant light control and using a knx system to help their new ideas with security systems. from day one we create experimental book to help upcoming students to know more and i will attach some pages from it.

Contact information

Company name ELEK-Egypt
Company email a.kamal@iec-egypt.com
Company website https://elek-eg.com/
Contact name Ahmed Mohamed Kamal
Contact function System Integrator