Alarm control panel

Would you like to control and regulate as many functions of your KNX building automation as possible from a central location? Then take a look at our multifunctional alarm control panels. With these convenient control centers, you always have an overview of all the comfort settings, automatisms and security-related parameters integrated in the building network. Read more about the use and function of these devices below.

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What is the KNX protocol?

In order to be able to understand the full potential of the alarm control panels, you must first know the KNX standard and its possibilities.

There is a growing desire for more convenience and versatility in managing the heating, lighting and security of a home or office building. At the same time, the efficient use of energy is becoming increasingly important. People want a comfortable, environmentally friendly and safe environment to live and work in. And this is where automation can make a valuable contribution. More comfort, greater security and at the same time lower power consumption can only be achieved with intelligent controls for all devices involved. However, this is fundamentally a problem, since when implementing such a system, numerous different sensors and actuators must be controlled using different command devices. Furthermore, the large number of cabling means increased construction work and more effort during installation for planners, as well as higher costs for the user. Simplification would require a system that eliminates the problems of isolated devices. And that is KNX. KNX ensures that all components communicate in a common language. It doesn't matter what kind of device you want to use. The functions can be individually adapted to your needs and include, for example:

lighting and blinds
Security systems, alarm and surveillance systems
Energy management, heating, ventilation, air conditioning
remote controls
Audio and video controls
Interfaces to systems for building maintenance and building management

All these functions work with the KNX fieldbus for building automation via a single system. All components interact with each other and create a dynamic building control system. With over 500 KNX-compliant manufacturers, flexibility and choice are huge. KNX is thus the global standard for intelligent building control and ensures full compatibility between manufacturers and related products. The KNX system can be used in almost any building or open space - from a small house to a large shopping center or industrial complex.

What are KNX annunciator control panels?

A KNX annunciator panel and control panel are usually highly complex, room-spanning control devices, infotainment interfaces and entertainment centers. With these devices, the complete control of a KNX building automation can be implemented at a central point.

Which controls are possible with alarm control panels?

There are countless equipment details for complex, logical functions. These include, among others:

switching and dimming
Blind controls and automatisms for shading
room temperature controls
Central functions and scene controls
Multimedia, IP telephony, RSS reader, intercom with image, e-mail, voice memo and graphic memo
Monitoring of consumption data
Door communication with integrated camera and proximity sensor
Video surveillance with alarm and reporting function

Everything is now possible. More and more KNX manufacturers are also offering direct interfaces to other home automation systems. These include Bang & Olufsen (B&O), Philips, Siemens Logo, Siemens SPS, CoDeSys, Beckhoff, Omron, Mitsubishi and many other systems. The menu structures of the KNX signaling control panels are partly already implemented or completely freely parameterizable.

What should I look out for when buying a KNX annunciator control panel?

The requirements for operating your building automation can be quite different. Depending on the type and complexity of your system, a simple device may be sufficient or a complex device may be required.

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If it is 'only' about basic functions such as dimming, setting blinds or controlling the heating, we recommend our high-quality KNX push-button sensors. These can also be parameterized individually, look smart and are significantly cheaper to buy.

This results in some purchase criteria that you can consider when making your choice:

What is my budget?
Do I need a complex annunciator control panel at all or can I achieve the same result with alternative devices (e.g. a push button sensor)?
Which functions do I want to map?
What color and design do I like (glass, stainless steel, plastic)?
How should it be operated (keys, touch)?
Should the bus coupling be integrated?
What other interfaces are required?
Where and how is the device installed (surface-mounted, flush-mounted)?
Do I only need the control element or also mounting material and frame?
Should a possible display be in color or is a monochrome variant sufficient?
Is a special degree of protection necessary (e.g. for outdoor installation)?
and more

What should be considered during installation and integration into the home network?

The devices are very complex. You should therefore note that commissioning can also be very time-consuming. Integration into a network via KNX IP router (routing & tunneling protocol) or KNX IP interface (tunneling protocol) is often necessary for full functional use, depending on the required protocol. Therefore, please ensure that you also lay a network cable in addition to a 230V AC power supply and the KNX bus cable.

design

eibabo® offers versions in high-quality stainless steel or with the finest capacitive glass surfaces as well as individual frame designs. This makes these all-rounders an eye-catcher in every multimedia KNX smart home.

In this eibabo® catalog you will find high-quality KNX panels, KNX comfort panels, design frames, KNX touch panels, KNX control panels, KNX mini panels, KNX smart panels, KNX glass color displays, KNX LED displays and many other devices for controlling your Attachment. The leading manufacturers are ABB, Berker, Busch-Jaeger, Eaton, Elsner-Electronics, Hager, Issendorf, Jung, Legrand, MDT, Merten, Peha, Pro-face, Siemens and Warema.

Catalogue content:

In this eibabo® catalogue Installation bus systems > Signalling and operation panel for bus system you will find items from the following product groups: