Complete Guide to KNX Datapoint Types: Everything You Need to Know About KNX Data Types With Examples of How They Work

KNX Data Type
The KNX protocol is a standard for building and home automation, allowing interconnection and communication between various devices like switches, sensors, actuators, and controllers. For all KNX devices to communicate effectively, data exchange must follow a standardized structure. This is where Data Point Types (DPTs), known as KNX Data Types, come in.
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Conversion of Conventional LED Lighting Panel to Variable Lighting Panel

Conversion of Conventional LED Lighting Panel to Variable Lighting Panel

Recently, I undertook a practical project using Hager and Mean Well equipment to convert a conventional LED lighting panel into a variable lighting solution. This conversion was driven by the need to adjust light intensity at night, as the client found the light excessively bright. In this article, I will describe all the steps of the project, detail the connections made, and configure the Hager domovea server, as well as provide technical specifications for the equipment used.

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Zennio ZVTI Capacitive Buttons for KNX

Zennio ZVTI Capacitive Buttons for KNX Zennio KNX ZVTI Buttons

Home automation has become an integral part of modern homes and offices, providing comfort, efficiency, and control in various functions. In this domain, home automation buttons play a crucial role in communication between users and intelligent systems. Today, I will talk about Zennio's home automation buttons, specifically the ZVTI series models, which range from 1 to 6 buttons.

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KNX Couplers: Understanding Their Importance in Building Automation

Siemens Line Coupler 5WG1 140-1AB13

Building automation is an ever-evolving field, with KNX standing out as the most widely adopted global standard for the control and management of electrical installations. Within this system, KNX couplers play a crucial role in ensuring efficient communication between various devices on the network. This article provides a detailed overview of what KNX couplers are, the different types available, their specific functionalities, and the importance of power supplies in ensuring the proper functioning of the system.

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Operation of a KNX Power Supply

Operation of a KNX Power Supply

Building automation is constantly evolving, and the KNX protocol is one of the pillars of this transformation, being widely used for controlling and monitoring devices in smart homes and buildings. An essential component of the KNX system is the power supply, which not only provides energy but also enables communication between the devices connected to the bus. In this article, I will explain in detail how a KNX power supply works, highlighting its features and the importance of the signal generator and galvanic isolation.

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What is the BCU in KNX? Find Out More Here!

Siemens Button Module BCU 5WG1 110-2AB03

The BCU (Bus Coupling Unit) is one of the most critical components in the KNX system, an international standard for smart home and building control. In this article, I will explain in detail what the BCU is, how it works, its variations, and its importance in the KNX ecosystem.

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Stream IT 2 - Newhank Audio Streamer

Stream IT 2 - Newhank Audio Streamer

Recently, I installed an audio streaming device, the Stream IT 2, to inject audio into a hotel amplifier. Although I had never installed an audio streamer before, I must admit it was incredibly simple to install and configure.

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How to Configure the Dahua VTO2201F-P Video Doorbell and 2 Indoor Monitors VTH2421FW-P

Dahua VTO2201F​ & VTH2421FW

Today, I will show you how to configure a Dahua video doorbell system, the IP Villa Door Station DHI-VTO2201F-P with two IP Indoor Monitors DHI-VTH2421FW-P. The system is simple to install, but the configuration requires a bit more effort. This system is an IP system, so communication is carried out through an Ethernet network and powered via ...

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