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Smart Home in Patras
Villa in Patras
Applications Used
Lighting
Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC)
Security and Safety
Operation and Visualisation
Energy Management/Smart Metering
Other
Automation and Remote Access
Blind and Shutter Control
Project Details
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Project Category | Villa |
| Project Type | Residential |
| Year of Completion | 2021 |
| Project Size | 501 – 1.000 |
| Number of KNX Devices Used | 26 – 100 |
| KNX Transmission Media | IP |
| Man Hours | 101 – 250 |
| Man Power | 1 – 5 |
Featured in this project
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.
Applications Used
- Lighting - Switching, Dimming, Light Scenes, Timed Control, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Constant Light Control, Lighting Colour Control
- Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Central & Automatic Control, Timed Operation Modes, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Weather Dependent Control, Individual Room Control / Zone Control, Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control, CO2 / Humidity Measuring, Natural Ventilation, Floor Heating Control, Boiler and burner Control
- Security and Safety - Smoke/Fire Detection, Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts), Access Control, Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting, Presence Simulation, Supervision (e.g. Cameras), Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
- Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, IR Remote Control, PC Visualisation, Web Servers, Touch Panels & Display Panels, Tablets and smart phones
- Energy Management/Smart Metering - Metering, Data Logging, Visualisation, Current Detection, Fuel or Water tank level control, Peak Demand Monitoring, Load Shedding , Energy Harvesting (Avoiding use of batteries), Use of Renewable Energies, Battery Storage
- Other - Intercom, Audio Control, Video Control, Home Appliances Control, Irrigation Control
- Automation and Remote Access - Timed Functions, Logical Functions, System Supervision, Internet Access, Remote Programming, Messaging (e.g. SMS)
- Blind and Shutter Control - Individual Control, Group & Central Control, Preset Positioning, Automatic Programs, Sun Tracing (interaction with HVAC / lighting)
Customers Description
This project involved a residence located in the suburbs of Patras, Greece. The house was built from scratch using the KNX standard for lighting, hvac, blinds, alarm, CCTV, irrigation systems control.
The devices used for the automations network were 50-60, and they were parametirised through the ETS software.
A digital visualisation was created using a server that allowed both local and remote control of the installation by the users.
It must be mentioned that the other communication protocols were utilised in this project such as DALI and Modbus.
The DALI system played a huge role in the control of the largest part of the lighting system. Nevertheless, Modbus made it possible for many devices to be integrated into the KNX network.
The use of a server, allowed us to notify the users via e-mail or push-notifications about a variety of electrical faults and errors.
For instance, in case of a fuse or relay falling, the user would be notified directly on their electronic devices.
Contact Information
| Company Name | TESCON |
| Company Email | info@tescon.gr |
| Company Website | https://www.tescon.gr/en/ |
| Contact Name | christos balatis |
| Contact Function | Installer |
