ECTRO Engineering

Bespoke KNX Automation Design TEAM 33

Speakers Team 33
Speaker 1: James Michael Howard
Speaker 2: Alex Shams
Speaker 3: Nathan Duong
Presentation Content
KNX Introduction
Research
Competitive Products
Risks and Hazards
System Design
KNX Modules and Bus
Software
Project Planning and Budget
Conclusion








KNX Automation
KNX decentralized electrical automation system
Does not require each individually controlled unit to be
connected directly to a central control unit
Ease of installation, modifications become an ease
Excellent for industrial, commercial and home
automation applications.
can be used to control anything ranging from room
lighting, room temperature and a security system
Energy efficient
ECTRO ENGINEERING
ECTRO Engineering's project aims to achieve some of
these automation applications on a smaller scale
Create a mock house to demonstrate the KNX
automation system
Will include the automation of lights, a cooling fan,
blind shutters and a security system
Goal and research
Cater for most Australian modern homes or offices
Reliability and ease of use
Flexible options

Competitive Products
Work with already installed power circuits
Easy and affordable but limited control and
automation
Limited Security Features
Suffers from high overhead
C-BUS
Needs to be implemented during the
construction phase.
Modules and implementation are very
expensive, runs for $15,000 AUD for a small
home.
Better suited for commercial buildings to
take advantage of low voltage operation.

Research
Research based mainly on manuals
Have not yet had hands on experience with KNX modules
Problems that we have run into will appear in industry
Good experience as the project does emulate real life situations

Mitigation of Risks and Hazards
Hazards:
240 Volts 60Hz AC electricity

Mitigation:
Work on de-energized circuits.
Properly ground experiment and enclosure.
Never work alone, always have a partner who knows your
equipment and the risks and hazards involved.
Design
Major and minor specification change
through out the first half.
KNX module Product Instruction books as
most reliable resource.
Product final specification based on the
KNX module available through KNX lab.
System
Architecture
Graphical representation of
functionality
KNX Specification
KNX Modules
Blinds Actuator
Control 4 AC motors
independently
Rated Current of 6 Amps
KNX Bus connection and
external 240 VAC supply
Can control doors, windows and
shutters
Fan Coil Actuator
KNX Modules
4 independent output rated to
240VAC
Rated Current of 0.5 Amps
per output pair
KNX Bus connection and
external 240 VAC supply
Can control fans, reverse cycle
and ventilation systems
Security Terminal
4 inputs and 3 outputs
Inputs for NO & NC sensors
with 2.7K Ohms resister
4 zones available, PIR, Reed
switch and alarms
Internal and External surveillance
with delay function
KNX Modules
KNX Modules
Universal Interface
Used to connect external devices
KNX Bus Connection
Can connect switches and
sensors
Four channels
Power Supply
Energy Actuator
Monitor Power, current and
frequency
Represent information graphically
and store in log
Monitor power efficiency

Supply the KNX bus line with
30VDC for up to 64 modules
If significantly less modules are
used a second Bus line can be
extracted as AUX 30VDC power.
KNX Modules
KNX Modules
DALI Light Controller
115VAC & 240VAC
operation
Dimming function
Up to 64 Dali devices
can be connected
8 inputs for ambient
light sensors
Dim Actuator
Two channels
Total power out 300W per channel or
500W for a single channel
Only loads of the same type allowed
on each channel eg: 240VAC
Halogen lamps

Four types of Bus available:
Twisted Pair
Ethernet
Power Line
Wireless
Original specs designed for Ethernet
Current design for twisted pair
KNX Lab only has twisted pair with no
wireless capability.
KNX Communication Bus
Software
Engineering Software Tool Version
4 (ETS4)
Can create rooms and hallways
with associated electrical actuators
Capable of creating commands
based on sensor or forced inputs
Data must be transferred
individually through USB port and
the bus to each module
Can program multiple modules to
respond to one input
Basic GUI programing

Original Project Timeline
Project Planning
Budget
Item Store #
Price per
Unit Total
Motion Sensor
Donated by team
member 2 $0.00 $0.00
AC motor
Donated by team
member 3 $0.00 $0.00
Alarm speaker Jay Car 1 $19.95 $19.95
Building materials Bunnings NA $50.00 $50.00
Shutter Building
Metrials
Donated by team
member 2 $0.00 $0.00
Wiring 240V AC
rated
http://caravansplus.c
om.au 30 $1.94 $58.20
Reed Switch
Donated by team
member 3 $0.00 $0.00
Lights Coles 4 $2.95 $11.80
Light bulb housing Farnell Australia 4 $15.00 $60.00
TOTAL COST
$199.9
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Resources
Cost Per
Hour
Hours Total Cost
Engineering Team
(X6)
$1,200.00 150 $180,000.00
Industry Staff $250.00 25 $6,250.00
ECE Research $250.00 25 $6,250.00
ECE Technicians $150.00 25 $3,750.00
ECE Resources $150.00 25 $3,750.00
Industry Resources $150.00 25 $3,750.00
Total $203,750.00
Real Budget
Virtual Budget
Future Events
Further development based on the available KNX
equipment
Programming KNX modules to specifications
Testing of individual modules
Testing of whole system.



Conclusion
Currently on time in accordance with Gantt chart
Project is on Budget
Rearranging our priorities due to equipment access
Begin Trial and Testing in the second half
Expect to have a working model by mid September

Questions