KNX Hardware:  Fig: Hardware devices that supports KNX (Left) Switch module, (center) Line coupler, (Right) KNX Server KNX Software: System software: It is particularly responsible for processing data communication over the bus, is saved permanently in the device (in the communication module’s ROM) by the manufacturer. Application software (application pro

Potential Advantages: Decentralized Network Structure Independent on the platform Low energy consumption Open standard Millions of installed devices Developed specifically for building automationStandardized applications assure consistency regardless of vendorSupported by hundr

The KNX Standard includes different Configuration Modes: S-Mode (System Mode): S-Mode uses the standard frame format. It needs active Network Management (as performed by ETS) with Broadcast and Individual Addressing. Controller Mode: It uses Group communication with the standard frame format. It needs active Network Management (as performed by ETS) with Broadcast and

- KNX systems can be installed at required places and can consist of several KNX subsystems. - It follows a tree topology. Nodes (N) are assigned to a line (L) Several lines are connected via a main line (ML) and form an area (A) Several areas are connected with each other via the backbone line (BL) - The basic unit of a KNX TP installation is a line which inc

Typically KNX network consists of 3 major set of components: - Sensors (e.g. push buttons, temperature , movement-sensors) - Actuators (e.g. Dimming units, bulb, motors) - System devices and components (e.g. Line-Couplers, Backbone-Couplers) - Operating and monitoring (visualization) devices such as control panels

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