KNX is a communication protocol developed for and widely used in home and building automation. It is a standardized (EN 50090, ISO/IEC 14543), OSI-based network communications protocol that is administered by the KNX Association.
KNX can be used to control a wide range of devices in a building, including lighting, heating& cooling, shading, security, and access control. It can also be used to monitor energy consumption and to integrate with other systems, such as home automation systems and smart thermostat meters. It is a secure and reliable communication protocol which uses encryption to protect data from unauthorized access, and it can be used in both wired and wireless networks.
KNX is a future-proof technology. It is constantly being updated to meet the needs of new applications and technologies.
E-Top has been focused on the wired/wireless thermostat protocol development in the past few years and KNX thermostats has been one of the main direction.
There’re some benefits of using a KNX thermostat installation,
Interoperability: the KNX temperature control can work with different devices can work together seamlessly.
Security: KNX uses encryption to protect data from unauthorized access.
Reliability: KNX is a proven technology that has been used in millions of buildings around the world.
Flexibility: KNX can be used to control a wide range of devices and applications.
Scalability: KNX can be used in small homes or large buildings.
If you are looking for a reliable, secure, and flexible communication protocol, we would like to propose with E-Top’s specialized KNX automatic thermostat installation solution.
There are two main options when considering KNX thermostats.
Display&Control with integrated temperature sensor and regulation. This will output a signal based on the defined set point and temperature. The control may have a display to change the set point or alternatively this will need to be set from a separate user interface
Thermostat with integrated temperature sensor only. This will need to be sent to a separate regulator, which will then output the demand signal. With no display a user interface will need to be provided elsewhere on the system.
The location of the thermostat can affect the operation of the system, however as this is generally outside of the integrators control it is possible to counter this by:
Calibration - All KNX temperature sensors have the ability to offset the temperature. Once an accurate temperature from the room is received, the sensor value can be calibrated.
External temperature sensor - This allows a temperature from the bus to be used to either average a room temperature or replace it. As most KNX switches now have a built in temperature sensor, you can read the temperature at each end of the room creating a more representative reading.
The majority of KNX heating regulators support 4 stages of heating and cooling:
– Heating Basic
– Sub Heating
– Cooling Basic
– Sub Cooling
Each stage has a separate output and defined thresholds for use.
If the temperature falls below the set point, less the additional band (20-2=18) then the radiators will be used until the temperature rises. In this way the room temperature will be constantly maintained in the most comfortable way possible.
There are various devices the can be used for external regulators including - manifold controls, logic modules, input devices and servers. In each case it is important to confirm the functionality as some are limited to only 2 stage i.e heating and cooling with no additional stages.
There are two main consideration when using the KNX thermostats as below,
Integrated temperature sensor and regulation. This will output a demand signal based on the defined set point and temperature. The thermostat may have a display to change the set point or alternatively this will need to be set from a separate user interface
Integrated temperature sensor only. This will need to be sent to a separate regulator, which will then output the demand signal. With no display a user interface will need to be provided elsewhere on the system.
The location of the thermostat can affect the operation of the system, however as this is generally outside of the integrators control it is possible to counter this by:
Calibration - All KNX temperature sensors have the ability to offset the temperature. Once an accurate temperature from the room is obtained, the sensor value can be calibrated.
External temperature sensor - This allows a temperature from the bus to be used to either average a room temperature or replace it. As most KNX switches now have a built in temperature sensor, you can read the temperature at each end of the room creating a more representative reading.
The majority of KNX heating regulators support 4 stages of heating and cooling:
– Heating Basic
– Heating Additional
– Cooling Basic
– Cooling Additional
Each stage has a separate output and defined thresholds for use.
For example in a 2 stage heating situation -
Set point = 20º
Additional Band = 2º
Primary Source = UFH
Secondary = Radiators
If the temperature falls below the set point, less the additional band (20-2=18) then the radiators will be used until the temperature rises. In this way the room temperature will be constantly maintained in the most comfortable way possible.
There are various devices the can be used for external regulators including - manifold controls, logic modules, input devices and servers. In each case it is important to confirm the functionality as some are limited to only 2 stage i.e heating and cooling with no additional stages.
Xiamen E-top Controls Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese thermostat manufacturer, has been recognized as a high-tech enterprise. This is indeed a proud achievement and the best affirmation of the company's R&D personnel's focus on product development and iteration.
In the past ten years, our R&D department has grown from 2 people at the beginning to 23 people now. In addition to developing new thermostat technologies, zigbee, KNX thermostats, etc., we continue to provide customers with ODM services, focusing on providing customers with comprehensive HVAC solutions, even old products like wiring center, dial thermostat, plug in thermostat will continue to be updated and upgraded to maintain market sensitivity.
E-top is obviously a company with deep heritage and unique insights in technology and products. The following is a key summary of its description:
Company positioning:
Technology and product-oriented.
Not pursuing low prices and speed, but focusing on long-term value.
Core Values:
Optimization Solution: We are committed to providing the best solutions to meet the specific needs of customers.
Customer Experience: We attach great importance to customer experience and ensure that products and services can bring good feelings to customers.
Quality First: We regard quality as the lifeline of the enterprise and run through the entire production and service process.
Quality Assurance Measures:
Choose Brand Suppliers: Cooperate with well-known brand suppliers to ensure the quality of raw materials and parts.
More than 100 test acceptances: Strict software and hardware testing and acceptance of products to ensure that each item meets high standards.
Environmental Simulation Laboratory: It has an advanced environmental simulation laboratory that can simulate the external environment and indoor heating conditions of the European heating season to test the durability and stability of the product.
On the premise of ensuring quality, E-top Company has indeed equipped comprehensive one-stop production facilities for the rapid delivery of products. The following is a detailed explanation of the information you provided:
Injection molding workshop: It has 10 automated injection molding equipment, which can complete the injection molding task efficiently and accurately, greatly speeding up the supply speed.
SMT workshop: It is equipped with 3 Panasonic fully automatic SMT machines, which can complete the SMT work accurately and quickly. At the same time, the workshop is also equipped with SPI (solder paste inspection) and AOI (automatic optical inspection) equipment, which can monitor the quality of the patch in real time and make corrections immediately when problems are found to ensure that every solder joint meets the quality requirements.
Plug-in workshop: Manual assembly of relatively large devices, such as Hongfa relays and Degson terminals.
In recent years, E-top has enlarge year by year, which just proves that every step and every choice before is correct. The company's development positioning is becoming increasingly clear, which is to focus on the research and development of thermostat products, technological updates, and to provide customers with control solutions that are more suitable for local heating or cooling.
The E-TOP E79 7" thermostat is a EIB/KNX wall mounting device designed for the fan coil or central air conditioning application for the buildings like offices, hospitas, schools, and villas.The thermostat can offer 9 pins of standard on-off speeds contact or either by 0-10V signal output .
Summarize of its characters,
-room set point,share with other devices
-Fan coil 3 speed
-Up to 7 inches of thermostat screen
-HVAC mode status
-Heating and cooling status
-Status of controlled heating / cooling equipments
-Control elements available on the front are:
-A capacitve touch screena and buttons for easier HMI Interface
KNX smart homes thermostats are great but you might find yourself stuck in a wired world as it is really hard to integrate other products. And while KNX is definitely a reliable and long-lasting technology there is a whole new world of exciting wireless devices for HVAC controls. You have one smart home - and you should only have one mobile app for controlling it. It is not surprising to end up using 5 mobile apps for managing different smart devices. With Apple Home app, you can centralize them all in a single, sleek mobile app that is really friendly to use.
E-Top has been devoted to the KNX research since 2023 and investing largely on the product seriers. You're welcome to drop us an inquiry to info@etopcontrols.com for the KNX Themostat details.