This course covers the KNX bus for building control technology. KNX is an integral part of training and is increasingly being used in private and above all public buildings. The workshop kit was developed in co-operation with our partner GIRA and is aimed at beginners and experienced KNX users.
An ETS licence is required for programming.
Topics
- KNX power supply
- Gira X1
- Remote access via Gira S1
- KNX heating actuator 6 channels
- KNX switching/blind actuator 6/3 channels
- KNX dimming actuator 4 channels
- KNX line coupler
- KNX RF/media coupler
- KNX RF (wireless) with remote control
- KNX weather station (optional)
- Network switch with POE (60W)
- Various KNX operating elements (rockers, buttons, etc.)
Learning objectives
- Create ETS project
- Inserting building structures
- Inserting devices and topologies
- Project planning and parameterisation of: Series changeover function
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- Switching and ‘central off’ function
- Dimming and ‘central off’ function
- Blind/roller shutter control
- Staircase switching
- Room temperature control
- Remote maintenance/programming via Gira S1
- Resetting the devices
- Programming the Smarthome interface with GPA
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- Creating a project
- Creating a ‘Lighting’ function
- Access to visualisation with the Gira Smart Home Windows app
- Manual adjustment of the visualisation
- Creating scenes via the Smart Home app
- Shade control in the visualisation
- Room temperature control in the visualisation
Target group
The experiment kit is suitable for use in further education and training programmes such as technician and master craftsman schools and covers specialist topics in accordance with the framework curriculum (BIBB) for the training occupation of electronics technician specialising in energy and building technology. It also covers the curriculum for certified KNX courses.