Apartment for singles/short-term accommodation
Smart technology in a small space: to still enjoy the benefits of modern building technology in a studio apartment, special KNX modules are used. Instead of heating actuators in the distribution box, motor control valves set the temperature. The KNX F 10 push-button is also chosen as it provides simple operation. Visit this smart apartment in VR and take a look yourself.
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Uniform operation with KNX
The KNX F 10 push-button look like classic light switches, but masters intelligent KNX technology. Operation is very simple with either the button function or the rocker function. The rocker function for the Standard version allows additional control possibilities compared to the button function, such as dimming luminaires. The button function in the Universal version allows full-surface operation. In this way, the KNX F 10 push-button combines numerous functions in an elegant design. With the KNX push-button Universal, it is possible to connect external contacts or a KNX push-button extension to the rear connector. The KNX push-button Standard has one red status LED per rocker, while the KNX push-button Universal has three different colours that can be set with adjustable brightness values.
Kitchen
The SCHUKO® socket with USB port fits into the selected switch design. With the integrated USB A port, or alternatively with an integrated USB C port, mobile devices and batteries can be charged quickly and reliably. JUNG Quick Charge® makes this even faster as it adapts the charging voltage to the electrical load. SCHUKO® sockets are also available with USB A and USB C ports as well as a USB charger with screwless design cover or hinged lid.
Sockets from other systems, such as the British Standard, can also be installed depending on the geographic location. When using sockets with a hinged lid, you can also enjoy IP44 protection with your sockets. The KNX push-button Universal 1-gang operates the indirect lighting under the wall cupboard. Depending on requirements, centre plates can be used with or without lens.
At the entrance to the kitchen, the two luminaires in the kitchen are operated with the KNX push-button Universal 2-gang and the ceiling light in the dining area with the KNX push-button extension 2-gang. Additionally, two different scenes can be called using either switch.
Dining area
Using the KNX room temperature controller with rotary knob and target-value adjustment, the desired temperature can be set intuitively. Discrete LEDs can display different operating states or parameters if required. With the KNX push-button Universal 2-gang, the ceiling lights and the basic lighting in the living room can be dimmed. Using the KNX push-button extension 2-gang, the external blinds can be moved in the living room and bedroom.
Living room
The exterior lighting on the balcony is operated using the KNX push-button Universal 1-gang, and the switching state in the interior can also be seen with the lens. The printed rocker with arrow symbols can be identified as the operating control for the external blinds. With the large number of possibilities for individualisation, other functions are also possible. For example, the LED in the KNX push-button Universal could light green to display the switching state of the exterior lamp. If the LED lights red, it could signal a warning of a coming storm and the external blinds automatically move up. In addition, with the JUNG GRAPHICTOOL the centre plates can be individually labelled.
Bedroom
The 2-gang centre plates and the KNX push-button Universal 2-gang are intentionally situated so that it is possible to dim the ceiling light in the bedroom and the LEDs directly from the bed. The two rockers on the KNX push-button extension 2-gang operate both external blinds such that the external blind in the living room can be operated conveniently from the bed as well.
If this is not wanted, a KNX push-button extension 1-gang on a KNX push-button Universal 2-gang can be used. The combination of the 2-gang and 1-gang is possible, just that only one KNX push-button Universal can be used with a KNX push-button extension. The use of the SCHUKO® socket with USB charger saves space during installation and becomes a 3-in-1 solution for charging various devices. Here, a deep wall box must be provided. Identical to the operation at the bed, with the KNX push-button Universal 2-gang, the ceiling lighting and the indirect LEDs around the bed can also be dimmed.
The KNX push-button Universal 1-gang with the large operating area makes operation of the external blinds very easy. The rocker with arrow symbols identifies itself as the control station for the external blinds clear.
Bathroom
Using the KNX room temperature controller with rotary knob and target-value adjustment, the desired temperature can be set intuitively. Discrete LEDs can display different operating states or parameters if required. If a local target temperature adjustment is not required, a KNX room autostat with push-button interface or a KNX CO2 multi-sensor can be used. The latter is often used in combination with a fan or electrical window motor and activates when the atmospheric humidity is high.
The automatic switch, also known as a motion detector, detects the movement of heat when someone enters the room and switches on the lights automatically. With the KNX automatic switch Universal 1.10 m, the shut-off delay and switch-on threshold can be set. For simple applications, the KNX automatic switch Standard 1.10 m can be used.
The Smart Radio DAB+ provides the music: it receives both FM and DAB+ stations. In addition, your favourite music can be transferred to the radio with Bluetooth®. With the loudspeaker module, the great sound dynamic is optimised with bass reflex tubes. For unfavourable reception situations, a cable antenna can be connected at the back. If wanted, the radio can be switched on with the lighting using a satellite input. In larger rooms, up to two loudspeakers can be attached as a stereo pair, even at a distance from the radio.
The SCHUKO® socket with USB charger has integrated charging electronics. With the USB A or USB C connectors, common devices can also be charged while the SCHUKO® socket is in use as a 3-in-1 charging solution. For example, while showering, a smartphone can be charged while it plays your favourite music via the Smart Radio DAB+ Bluetooth®. The SCHUKO® socket with USB also works with various electric toothbrushes or the electric Dry Box for hearing aids.
Hallway
With the KNX push-button Universal 2-gang, a rocker is used to operate the ceiling lighting in the hallway, and the adjacent rocker dims the indirect LED lighting in the fitted cupboard. In the lower installation box, a KNX push-button extension 2-gang is installed. Here on the left side, scenes can be called, and with the right buttons, users can move all the blinds in the apartment. A scene involves directly calling a set situation. A typical scene can have the name "Absent", which when called, would switch off all equipment, move the blinds to the lowest position and reduce the temperature by two degrees. Another example is calling the "TV" scene, which moves the blinds to 70 percent, dims the indirect lighting to 25 percent and switches on the SCHUKO® socket that the music system is connected to. Scenes can be individually defined according to customer requirements.
With the video indoor station and the large video module, it is easy to see who is visiting, giving more safety and convenience. Using the push-button module Standard or the push-button module Universal, various functions can be operated, such as taking door calls, operating the door release or switching off the bell.
Centre plates with lens are used on the KNX push-button Universal 2-gang. This makes it possible to see from the outside whether the lighting in the bathroom is switched on. A rocker switches on the ceiling light in the bathroom and another rocker dims the mirror lighting. The KNX push-button extension 2-gang operates the lighting in the hallway and in the fitted cupboard.
The SCHUKO® socket with integrated LED floor pilot light and enhanced contact protection can be used as a cleaner's socket. The brightness sensor switches the LED floor pilot light on at twilight so that orientation is possible in darkness.
General
In this apartment, an installation with decentralised KNX actuators was intentionally chosen. The devices can be attached on the profile rail in the distribution box in the hallway. Despite the relatively high number of switch/blinds and dimming groups for a studio apartment, little space is taken up here with fewer than two installation rows needed in the electrical distribution panel. This is made possible by the compact design of the KNX switch actuator 16-gang, where 16 independent 16-ampere relays are available on only eight rail units. For large applications, a KNX switch actuator 24-gang is also available. For dimming the various luminaires, depending on the type of light, either a KNX DALI gateway TW or also a KNX LED dimming actuator Universal 4-gang can be used.
If larger loads are being dimmed, the KNX LED dimming actuator 1-gang can be used. Depending on load, the output channels of the KNX LED dimming actuator Universal 4-gang can be switched together. All devices in the above-mentioned product lines can be operated manually and have one feedback function per channel.
A KNX power supply with IP interface provides both the electrical power for the KNX technology as well as the connection to the network technology in a small space.
A KNX weather station home can determine the different physical values on the roof with its sensors and feed them into the KNX system. The KNX motor-operated valve drive in the heating circuit distributor fits onto the valve bases of popular manufacturers or is installed with a suitable adapter. In addition, it has an integrated room temperature control that works quietly. With the valve protection function and the mechanical display of the valve lift, it offers control and safety functions.
If the resident wants to adjust their luminaires, external blinds and temperature with a mobile device, the JUNG Smart Visu Server can be used for this. Integrated in the local IP network, it serves the web visualisation of the KNX system. The resident can read the respective status, operate the functions or also set specific individual timer switches for each actuator channel. For example, the devices from Philips Hue and Sonos can be integrated. The integration of the Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice services and the secure remote access are likewise possible via the MyJUNG account.
The bedrooms and the hallways to the living areas are monitored with smoke alarm devices. The use of smoke alarm devices in the living room or other living spaces is not a requirement, but it is strongly recommended due to the accumulation of electrical devices and possibly the use of open-flame candles.
All design covers used in this apartment are from the A 550 range in the colour matt anthracite. They can be provided in other colours or also in other ranges and even in real metal depending on preferences.
SCHUKO® sockets that has enhanced contact protection (shutter) prevent the issues of fire danger and the termination of the type approval of the SCHUKO® socket that other similar products in the market pose.
