Ekinex offers a wide range of solutions for controlling and monitoring the lighting function.

The modular products are installed in switchboards, switchboards and electrical distribution cabinets on standard 35 mm profile rails according to CEI EN 60715. In addition to devices that communicate directly with the KNX protocol, DALI-KNX and DMX-KNX gateways greatly expand the possibilities of the system, thanks to the protocol conversion that enables digital communication between KNX and the two standards.

Actuators, dimmers, gateways and inputs - in combination with the Delégo series of commands, controls, sensors and supervision - create a truly integrated lighting management system that makes it possible, for example, to

• switch luminaires on and off, individually or in groups;
• control luminaires manually or automatically;
• vary the light intensity emitted by the sources;
• set the colour and decide the shade of white light (warm/cold);
• call up lighting scenarios, controlling direct and indirect components and basic and accent lighting;
• make use of daylight;
• adjusting light to people's biological rhythms ...

... and much more, depending on individual wishes and needs.

Inputs

The inputs make it possible to connect traditional sensors and controls to the bus system; thanks to the binary inputs, even traditional civil series controls can be integrated into the building automation system. They are available in a version for panel mounting on DIN rails or in a compact version for flush mounting in a wall box.

Input and output modules

To meet the complex requirements of office environments and hotel rooms, dedicated input and output modules are available to control and monitor the main room functions, including lighting, in a very compact solution. Operation can be in combination with Ekinex pushbuttons or conventional controls connected to specially configured inputs.

Actuators and dimmers

In addition to actuators, which enable the switching on and off of individual luminaires or groups of luminaires, there are dimmers, which greatly extend the possibilities of controlling artificial light, saving energy and helping to prolong the life of light sources. Whereas in the past dimmers could only vary the brightness of the light source, they can now control the colour and shade (cold-warm) of white light.

More information:
Lighting control techniques with actuators and dimmers

Gateway

Gateways perform the important function of transparently connecting devices, systems and networks that live together in the same building but use different protocols. They act as protocol converters and ensure interoperability at a higher level between global standards in their respective fields such as KNX, DALI and DMX512.

More information:
The DALI Protocol and dedicated Ekinex solutions

The DMX protocol and the Ekinex DMX-KNX gateway